Activities Aide Per Diem 8AM- 4PM or 10AM-6PM

About the role

Activities Aide 8AM- 4PM or 10AM-6PM
RATE: $15.92 Per Hour
BENEFITS: Same Day Pay!! Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday” Monthly Gift Giveaways!! Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance 401K Holiday Pay Paid Time Off Overtime Available Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and promoting recreation based on the needs and interests of the resident;
• Encourages social communication through group recreation;
• Provides programs of sensory training, reality orientation, re-motivation and re-socialization on an individual and group basis;
• Assists residents with participation in religious programs;
• Assists residents with leisure recreation;
• Visits bed-ridden residents and non-participants and provides appropriate recreation services;
• Affords assistance with the daily radio program, the monthly newsletter and recreation calendar;
• Documents resident attendance, and participation level, at recreation programs;
• Affords assistance with maintaining pertinent card files and writing progress notes, if applicable;
• Attends appropriate in-service training programs;
• Affords assistance with the maintenance, storage, and use of the recreation department supplies;
• Performs other responsibilities as directed by the Recreation Director;
• Affords assistance with set up of volunteer program and appreciation;
• Affords assistance with transporting residents to and from recreation programs;
• Affords assistance with admission assessments, clinical responsibilities: MDS, care plans and progress notes;
• Affords assistance with resident council’s purpose, attendance, and outcomes;
• Facilitates community interaction programs;
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent;
• Certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the facility.

Skills

• Effective communicator with excellent verbal/written skills.
• Well-developed organizational abilities.
• Some craft ability/knowledge.
• Perform record keeping and documentation, as necessary.
• Ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.