Activities Aide

Principal Responsibilities

• Affords support to the Activity Director in developing and delivering activity/recreational programs.
• Encourages resident participation in various activities such as arts/crafts, community outings, religious activities, intellectual/educational activities, community/center service activities, recreational activities, etc.
• Assists in the completion of activity documentation and activity expenditures.
• Maintains precautions/limitations lists for each resident.
• Supports the volunteer program by recruiting and training volunteers.
• Assists with Resident Council Meetings.
• Participates in planning community activities involving the community, staff, families, and residents.
• Completes a monthly calendar of available activity/recreational programs and posts it in the center.

General Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in scheduled training, educational classes, and meetings to maintain current certifications as applicable.
• Adheres to work schedules and completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Maintains acceptable center attendance and notifies the facility of any late arrivals or absences.
• Cooperates with other facility personnel to ensure adequate services are provided to residents.
• Creates and maintains a warm, personal, and positive environment.
• Adheres to established employee policies and maintains a professional image.
• Presents professional service to residents, residents' family members, visitors, and fellow employees.
• Explains procedures to residents before administering services.

Customer Service Responsibilities

• Models customer service principles throughout the center and promotes the appreciation of residents' needs.
• Treats residents, residents' family members, visitors, and fellow employees with courtesy, respect, and dignity.
• Presents a professional image through appearance, behavior, and speech.
• Explains procedures to residents before administering services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Activities Certification, preferred.
• One-year experience working in long-term care.
• One year of experience conducting social/recreational programs within the past five years, preferred.
• May escort residents to outside appointments.