Activity Aide

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• At least 1 year experience working in the healthcare field, volunteering, or personal experience with the disabled population.
• Current knowledge of Federal and State activity regulations and/or ability to understand and interpret.
• Ability to read and write English. May prefer bi-lingual abilities based off of individual facilities.
• Valid, IL driver’s license.
• Punctual and time efficient, especially as it relates to following the activity calendar.
• Empathy, compassion, understanding, enthusiasm, personable, energetic, positive, and humorous qualities.
• Understand and be able to manage emotional needs of yourself and the staff.

Physical Requirements

• Able to push, pull or carry 50 pounds.
• May be required to lift equipment, supplies, and occasionally move furniture.
• Able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, family members, personnel, and support.

Essential Functions

• Provide feedback to Activity Director for monitoring achievement of facility and program goals through a team approach.
• Lead a therapeutic, person-centered activity program, which constantly strives to enhance the quality of life of each resident and meets the Activity Mission and Philosophy.
• Follow all Activity Policies and Procedures and Federal and State regulations.
• Become knowledgeable of each individual resident’s background, cultural, life history, disease, and medical care needs in detail to ensure an appropriate person-centered activity plan.
• Activities shall be daily and shall reflect the schedules, choices, and rights of the residents.
• Able to understand communication needs of residents, such as language services, communication boards, etc.
• Per direction of the Activity Director, conduct, oversee, and complete initial and all on-going assessments, including but not limited to social, medical, cognitive, communication abilities, spiritual needs, physical, neuro-psychological, behavioral, amongst others as it relates to individual activity/leisure.
• Document and complete all required documentation per Activity Director.
• Maintain the following records: Resident Daily Participation, Resident Progress notes, Leisure Interest Survey, and Activity Planning sheets to assist in scheduling and meeting resident needs.
• Absorb and implement a monthly theme for activity boards that is creative, neat, and clean.
• Facilitate community involvement, such as inviting the community to events and programs.
• Assist in resident outings, which can include but not limited to shopping centers, movies, restaurants, community events, etc. that may also entail driving residents to and from the resident outing.
• Follow Activity staff schedules with a team approach and continuity of care.
• Work as team with staff and volunteers.
• Maintain structure of activity schedule and conduct all activities on-time; May not cancel an activity without permission of Activity Director.
• Maintain equipment and supplies in good clean order. Must notify Activity Director within 48 hours if any new materials are needed for scheduled activities and when repairs are needed.
• Update calendars and boards daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.