Activities Aide/ CNA

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Alspaugh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY seeks an Activities Aide to plan and lead recreational activities for adults, coordinating with the Recreation Supervisor and Activity Specialist. The role includes monitoring supplies and engaging participants in interests and hobbies.

All treatment plans are designed by a Licensed Recreational Therapist and documented as part of the program. Requirements include a high school diploma and at least 1 year of relevant experience with aging populations; immunizations must be

Qualifications

• Experience with aging population preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to document attendance and participation.
• Immunizations up-to-date and medically cleared.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead group and individual activities not tied to treatment plans.
• Monitor inventory of supplies, crafts, and games for activities.
• Engage participants by discussing interests and hobbies.
• Assist with infection control cleaning tasks and basic food service.

Skills

Planning activities

Teamwork

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Location 1741 Motor Road,Winston-Salem, NC, 27105,United States
• Employee Type Non Exempt FT

Description

Description

Job Title: Activities Aide

Supervisor: Recreational Therapy Coordinator

Positions Supervised: None

Pay Range: To be determined

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Full-Time

Job Summary:

The Activities Aide, under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor and Activity Specialist, plans and leads meaningful group and individual activitiesnot associated with treatment plans and monitors the program’s inventory of supplies, crafts, and games for activities. The Activities Aide speaks with program participants regarding their interests and hobbies, however, all treatment plans, therapeutic activity plans and treatment interventions are designed and established by a Licensed Recreational Therapist (LRT) to achieve specific participant/client outcomes consistent with the overall treatment plan established by the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Job Requirement

Specifications:

Education: A high school diploma.

Experience: At least 1 year of experience working with the aging, frail and/or elderly population; experience in social or recreational services preferred.

Licensure, Registry or Certification Required: None

Special Training/Abilities: Must be able to work effectively in a team environment. Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice. Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by PACE of Guilford and Rockingham Counties, Inc. and approved by CMS before working independently.

Working knowledge: Skilled in planning, organizing, delivering stimulating and cost-effective activities program to participants with varied abilities and interest; Ability to get participants involved in activities; Ability to provide documentation of participants’ attendance and participation in activities; Must be skilled in assisting in the implementation of basic treatment interventions and in assisting in the implementation of therapeutic activities and recreation; Has the ability to report participant response, reaction and behavior through written and oral communications; Also has the ability to work effectively with elderly and/or disabled participants of various mental competence and physical disabilities.

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact

Ages of Patients Rendered Care: Adult & Geriatric.

Summary

• Plans, coordinates and leads large and small group recreation activitiesnot associated with treatment interventions, treatment plans, or therapeutic activities.
• Evaluates programs and adjusts activities according to the needs of program participants.
• Monitors and organizes inventory of supplies, crafts, and games used for group recreational activities, treatment interventions, treatment plans, and therapeutic activities.
• Speaks with program participants regarding their interests and hobbies and utilizes information regarding participant interests and hobbies to plan activities and engage participants. (Note: all treatment plans, therapeutic activity plans and treatment interventions are designed and established by a LRT to achieve specific participant/client outcomes consistent with the overall treatment plan established by the interdisciplinary team.)
• Performs cleaning tasks to assist with infection control.
• Assists with food service.
• Communicates effectively with participants, families, staff, agencies, and other departments and agencies.
• Assists assigned participants with communication needs and other activities as assigned.
• Abides by all established PACE of Guilford and Rockingham Counties, Inc. policies, rules and regulations.