What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Aide (CNA) position at Maine Veterans Home?
Job Description
Maine Veterans' Homes is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Maine's veterans and families. Our vision is to be the Provider and Employer of Choice while recognizing our special role as a Veteran Advocate, and "Caring for Those Who Served." All six of our facilities have been recognized by the American Health Care Association with awards for Achievement in Quality, placing them in the top five percent of nursing homes across the nation.
MVH - South Paris is all about community. Our nursing home has a country charm and small town feel where residents and employees know one another by name. Our focus is on providing top-quality senior care, comfort, and camaraderie for the Veterans who call South Paris home.
The Activities Aide is responsible for providing meaningful activities to the residents and assists the Activities Supervisor and Activities Assistant in maintaining the activity department functions and a steady flow of activities which are designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident to the greatest extent possible.
We look forward to speaking with you and introducing you to the high quality care and teamwork that sets Maine Veterans' Homes apart in long term care.
Experience and Skills
Essential Skills and Knowledge for the Job :
- Must be able to direct small and large group activities, including directing volunteers in the provision of quality services to the residents.
- Must be able to understand federal / state laws / regulations relative to long-term care activity programs and professional resident activities practice with emphasis in the areas of gerontology activities.
- Must possess interest in activities and working with geriatric individuals.
- An active Maine CNA license is required
- Requires proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Ability to understand and respond to residents' needs and inquiries in English is required.
- Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally and in writing, in English, is required.
- Basic computer skills
Education / Training / Experience : CNA REQUIRED, Certificate of Completion of State approved patient activities coordinator program preferred. An interest in activities and working with geriatric individuals a must; geriatric activities experience preferred; nursing home experience preferred. Must possess and maintain a current and valid driver's license.
Maine Veterans' Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
