Activity Aide

Job Description:

Assist in providing an activities program designed to encourage restoration to self-care and maintenance of normal activity within limitations set by the resident physician. Assist in providing group and individual activities. Assist residents to continue in their individual interests or hobbies. Assist with recording resident attendance at activities/programs. Assists in assigning activities by evaluating residents’ mental and physical needs and abilities. Assist to provide suitable activities for residents unable to leave their rooms. Assist in providing activities for residents in all units. Communicate with nursing team and personnel of other departments’ resident needs as noted by the Activity staff. Develop, plan and implement, and lead small, medium, and large group activities as well as one-on-one sessions. Transport residents to and from activities. Maintains resident birthday record and recognition records. Assist taking resident on outings away from facility. Work with and direct volunteers by delegating activities and assignments. Assist with development of monthly Activity Calendar. Submits food requests and van requests to Administrative Department timely. Assist with feeding residents; serve meal trays. Must be able to work with residents who have behaviors.

Responsibilities:

• Interacts with residents, families, staff, volunteers, and other visitors to the center in a pleasant, respectful, and courteous manner.
• Encourage resident and family participation in activities by communicating upcoming activities that may interest the resident.
• Acts as a positive representative of the facility at all times.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• CNA Certification is preferred.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills with staff, residents and the public
• Conduct and maintain all appropriate Activity Department documentation in a timely manner, including: initial/annual activity history, initial/quarterly assessment, program notes, and records of attendance.
• Encourage resident and family participation in activities by communicating upcoming activities that may interest the resident.
• Acts as a positive representative of the facility at all times.
• Performs incidental housekeeping and maintenance tasks as may arise during the course of regular duties, in order to maintain a clean, safe, pleasant environment for residents, visitors and staff.
• Direct and supervise volunteers.

• Education

  Mid Level (3-6 years)

• Experience

  High School Diploma/GED

Benefits/Perks:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

Location:

Dubuque, IA