Activities Aide

About the role

Kingsway is a locally-owned and family-operated senior living community located on a 25-acre campus in the Woodlawn section of Schenectady, New York. Since 1975, we are committed to uphold a tradition of excellence while providing compassion, respect, and dignity for each individual entrusted to our care. At Kingsway, not only will our residents experience a difference, but our staff will too.

We understand the importance of balance between work and family life, and we are committed to working with you to help you meet your goals.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the morale of residents by offering adequate and diversified engagement activities with sufficient supervision for each activity, which may include covering for staff who are unable to come into work due to sickness.
• Engage residents who are temporarily afforded room visits only or prefer self-directed programs opportunities for engagement.
• Assist the Resident Engagement Department and supervise any volunteer services.
• Ascertain the meeting of the spiritual needs of the residents by arranging the visit of a Priest, Minister, and/or Rabbi as directed by Resident Engagement Specialists.
• Assist with community outings to various points of interest which may include shopping, historical places, parks, and places of worship.
• Organize each resident on his/her birthday and assist with facilitating monthly birthday parties to honor the residents, which may include suggesting themes and entertainment.
• Facilitate holiday events throughout the year, which may include decorating, parties, and other opportunities for community engagement.
• Inform all residents of the upcoming activities and keep a current schedule of events on the bulletin board(s).
• Recognize behavioral and physical changes in the residents and report them to Resident Engagement Specialists, Senior Resident Engagement Specialist, Director of Resident Engagement, and Nursing as appropriate.
• Welcome new residents with welcome gifts and assist with acclimating to new surroundings and facilitating new friendships.
• Maintain attendance in engagement programs for all residents.
• Engage with Resident Council, Interdisciplinary Team, Director of Resident Engagement/Senior Resident Engagement Specialist to ensure engagement times and programs allow for maximum resident participation.
• Ensure pictures are on the Electronic Medical Record.
• Perform a social evaluation (All About Me forms) upon admission of each new resident, including his/her interests and background.
• Participate in in-services or training that will benefit your abilities or the program itself, as well as providing suggestions for trainings for engagement staff.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities that are deemed appropriate and/or necessary by the Senior Resident Engagement Specialist/Director of Resident Engagement.
• Participate in Monthly Departmental Engagement meetings and participate as needed in Service Plan meetings.

Benefits

• Excellent benefit packages for Full Time and Part Time Employees, including Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and 401k.
• Reduced Public Transportation passes.
• Opportunity for career advancement through our Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment program.

Kingsway Community is no longer requiring employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19.