Activities/Life Enrichment Assistant

At Covenant Health, we’re committed to being a skilled, knowledgeable, and reassuring presence for every person who comes to us for care. Providing patient-focused care is a genuine calling and a sacred trust for us. If you have a heart for bringing your best to each individual interaction you have, we invite you to join us.

PRIMARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

St. Andre Health Care is seeking a Recreation Aide to assist Director of Recreation Therapy and Recreation Therapist in providing residents with a diverse program of recreational, leisure and educational offerings based on resident preferences and therapeutic goals and to contribute to the philosophy and goals of the organization.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the organization and implementation of recreation programming.
• Participate in community outings and events related to the interests of the facility, community and the services and needs of the residents and their families.
• Involve residents and families in participating in facility recreation programs.
• Refer resident/families to appropriate social service or nursing personnel as indicated.
• Assist in completing daily tasks required by the Recreation Department including but not limited to delivering newspapers and mail, writing recreation calendar on white boards, creating monthly calendars, and making sure recreation space is clean and organized.
• Record attendance in recreation programs daily.
• Maintain a collaborative working relationship with the Director of Recreation Therapy as well as other inter-departmental personnel.
• Assist in maintaining ongoing quality improvement projects for the recreation therapy department.
• Promote and role-model a customer-service approach with internal and external customers.
• Have a valid driver’s license and drive company vehicle(s) with residents in them and follow the vehicle policy.
• Attend and participate in monthly recreation department meetings.
• Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Director of Recreation Therapy.

SAFETY AND SANITATION/ENVIROMENTAL

• Follow established standard and safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
• Report to the Director of Plant Operations or Supervisor any hazardous condition or equipment immediately.
• Participate in all annual mandatory in-services.
• Participate in environmental, recycling and/or waste initiatives implemented in the facility.

RESIDENTS’ RIGHTS

• Embody and promote a person-centered approach to those we serve
• Ensure that you treat all residents fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect. Review the resident rights completely, some rights include, but are not limited to the following:
• The right to participate in care decisions and address residents by their name of choice.
• Ensure that all nursing care is provided with privacy, so be sure to knock before entering the resident’s room.
• The right to the doctor of one’s choice.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Must be able to write the English language in a legible and understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must be willing to work independently and follow recreation calendar.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• ASL or LTC: 1 year (Required)
• Resident's rights: 1 year (Required)
• Memory care: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Biddeford, ME 04005 (Required)

Work Location: In person