Activity Aide Weekends Available

About the role

Please note this role is 2 days a week and every other weekend required. RATE: $15.92 to $16.00 (depending on experience) 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 ABOUT US: At Alps Rehab at Wayne we are big believers in making work a positive experience and that is why we invest in and give back to our staff. From our weekly “Thankful Thursday” Program to our Monthly Gift Giveaways and various other programs we run there is always something exciting happening. Join Our team today and have an experience like never before!! POSITION SUMMARY: The Recreation Assistant assists in the planning, organizing and. directing activity programs for residents.

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, storing, and using the recreation department supplies;
• Attends appropriate in-service training programs;
• Affords assistance with setting up 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

• A high school degree or equivalent;
• Certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the facility;
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.

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.