What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Aide (PART TIME) position at Terrace View Care Center?
Responsible for assisting in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreational, social, and intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs, with great consideration of resident’s assessment and care plan.
- Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs for the facility.
- Encourage residents and regularly update resident charts regarding their attendance, behavior, and involvement in facility activities.
- Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility, as well as considering the services and needs of residents and their families.
- Interview and involve residents (and their families) when planning activity programs, objectives, paying special attention to individual feedback and information.
- Coordinate with other departments as necessary.
- Make recommendations to the Activity team leadership to assure continued ability to provide meaningful activities.
- Participate in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized government agencies as necessary.
- Perform administrative tasks, such as completing forms, compiling reports, etc., and submit all required or request reports in a timely and accurate manner.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or its equivalent required.
- Class C Driver’s License required.
- Maintain a working and demonstrated knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations that could impact the activity department.
- Ability to work well in both a team-based environment and an independent manner.
- Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish this job.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and multi-tasking skills required.
- Must be capable of performing the essential job functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Related administrative experience at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
- Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam, if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.
Physical and Sensory requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices): Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, fine-hand coordination, pushing and pulling; ability to communicate with residents; ability to distinguish smells and temperatures; ability to read and write; and ability to remain calm under emergency situations and while dealing with multiple tasks.
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday
8:30 AM TO 5PM