ACTIVITIES AIDE

Integritus Healthcare; Bedford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Integritus Healthcare in Bedford is seeking an Activities Aide to assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational and social programs for residents in a healthcare setting.

The role requires self-motivation and the ability to work independently, with part-time hours (20+ per week) and every-other-weekend shifts. Experience is required and training is provided to support resident engagement and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Experience is required.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated.
• Willing to work every other weekend and part-time hours (20+ per week).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity programs.
• Observe resident attendance, behavior, and involvement.
• Encourage resident participation in programs.
• Transport residents to activities as needed.
• Participate in discharge planning and activity care plans.
• Interview residents or family to obtain activity information.
• Arrange transportation for outings.
• Coordinate activities with other departments.
• Maintain ongoing quality assurance for the activity department.
• Perform administrative duties and reporting.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Experience required

Job description

Great opportunity to get paid to have fun! Activities Aides help to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, lead groups and more! Training is provided.

Activities Aides help to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills.

Part Time 20+ hours a week

Every other weekend is required.

Employee must be self-motivated and able to work independently.

Experience is required!!

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs, in accordance with resident’s care plan.

Meal support in the evening is needed. This position operates in a healthcare setting. This role also routinely comes into contact with residents who have contagious diseases.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity programs.
• Observe resident attendance, behavior, and degree of involvement during programs.
• Encourage resident participation as deemed appropriate.
• Transport residents to and from activities as needed.
• Participate in discharge planning, development, and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information.
• Assist in arranging for transportation for outings.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and staff.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the activity department.
• Perform administrative duties, i.e. completing necessary forms, reports, etc.

Opportunities for Growth/Advancement.