Activities aide

Citizens Health is recruiting an activities aide to work full-time at Prairies Senior, our long-term care facility, assisting with the planning and implementation of the activities program for our residents. Our mission is enhancing the lives of those we serve.

Citizens Health is a community-based, private, not-for-profit organization comprising:

• Citizens Medical Center – a 25-bed critical access hospital
• Family Center for Health Care – an outpatient rural health clinic
• Prairie Senior – a skilled nursing facility
• Citizens Clubhouse – an onsite childcare center for children 6 weeks to school age
• Citizens Medical Equipment – durable medical equipment business
• Palace Drug Store – outpatient pharmacy

We strive to be progressive, dependable, and knowledgeable while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to residents of northwest Kansas.

About the role

Location: 1625 S Franklin Ave, Colby, KS. Reports to the Social Service Director.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and motivate individual residents to participate in recreational, religious, intellectual, and occupational activities to promote engagement and independence.
• Complete timely record keeping in accordance with current state and federal regulations.
• Assist with the development and implementation of the activities program for residents at Prairie Senior.
• Maintain established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Provide input for resident assessments and care plans.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• CNA certification or willingness to complete training.
• Kansas Activity/Social Certificate or reciprocal state-approved training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards and react calmly in all situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Clear communication skills.

Skills

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, is open-minded, and a team player.
• Maintains a positive attitude with good energy.
• Creates a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
• Displays integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Accepts and responds to constructive criticism and strives for self-improvement.
• Adheres to organization policies and procedures.
• Arrives at work on time and as scheduled.
• Demonstrates flexibility, initiative, and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
• Demonstrates professional conduct and appearance.
• Reflects the image of the institution through behavior.

Working Conditions

• Well-lighted, well-ventilated facility and office environment.
• Subject to numerous interruptions and occasional stressful situations.

Physical Demands

• Extended periods of standing.
• Must be able to assist with the transportation of residents to activities.
• Capable of assisting with residents’ activities of daily living (ADLs).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pre-Tax and Roth retirement contributions with automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment.
• Regular and matching contributions after one year and 1,000 hours worked.
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance:
  • Full-time coverage: two times annual income.
  • Part-time coverage: one times annual income.
• Shift, weekend, and holiday differential pay.
• Certification pay for eligible employees.
• Paid time off.
• Student loan reimbursement.
• On-site childcare services.
• Funeral leave.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Dependent, Medical, and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Discounted membership rate for MASA.
• The Standard Group Insurance.

Schedule

Full-time position, Sunday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.