Activities Aide FBM

Summary

It is the purpose of the Activities Aide to assist in providing social, recreational and other purposeful activities to each resident in the facility in order to stimulate the resident's mental, physical and sensory capabilities to their fullest extent. To enable the residents to foster a sense of usefulness, self-respect and dignity in maintaining their quality of life. To serve as a resource person for information regarding the resident and to encourage and motivate their participation in these programs to their fullest capacity. May perform duties at both Father Baker Manor and St. Francis Park.

Responsibilities

• EDUCATION: High School Education preferred. CNA certification preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: One (1) year experience in health care field preferred
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Must possess a valid driver's license
• CLEAN DRIVING RECORD: As defined in the Arrests, Convictions and Criminal Record Background Check policy, HR-105-EMP
• WHEELCHAIR OPERATION: Ability to push wheelchair for extended periods of time
• GOOD DRIVING AND VISION SKILLS
• MUST BE ABLE TO READ, WRITE, SPEAK AND UNDERSTAND THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non-verbal communication
• AID IN DELIVERY OF PROGRAMS: Promote socialization, recreation and enjoyment consistent with residents' individual physical, mental, cultural and ethnic needs
• AID IN INTERACTIONS: Personable interactions with staff, residents, visitors and families
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Subject to family members, visitors and staff who may be distressed. Rotating assignment of weekends, holidays, and evening. Subject to call back to facility as needed. Subject to blood borne pathogens and occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
• ENVIRONMENT: Normal heat, light, space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs. Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions. Work in office setting, throughout the facility and in various areas during outings.