Activities Aide

Responsibilities

• Aid in planning and promoting recreation activities based on customer needs and interests.
• Encourage social communication through group recreation activities.
• Provide programs in all recreation component areas individually and in groups.
• Assist customers with participation in religious programs.
• Assist customers with leisure activities.
• Offer individual interventions to identified customers and non-participants of group programs.
• Contribute input into the design of monthly recreation services.
• Document customer attendance and participation levels, write progress notes, and attend care plan meetings as needed.
• Attend appropriate training programs.
• Maintain, store, and utilize recreation department supplies.
• Assist with setting up volunteer programs and appreciation events.
• Transport customers to and from recreation programs.
• Support admission assessments, clinical responsibilities, MDS, care plans, and progress notes.
• Facilitate community interaction programs.
• Ensure the highest quality service is provided in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.
• Perform annual verification of a negative TB skin test.
• Interact with customers, families, visitors, center personnel, and Care Center Facility subsidiary personnel.
• Carry out other tasks as requested, including hands-on intervention/participation.

Requirements

• A high school education or equivalent.
• Previous activity-related experience preferred.
• Certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the center.
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language.

Qualifications

• Effective communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.
• Well-developed organizational abilities.
• Some craft ability/knowledge.
• Ability to perform record keeping and documentation as necessary.
• Positive interaction with personnel, customers, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.