Activities Aide

Atlas Healthcare, LLC; Cinnaminson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Healthcare, LLC is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Activities Department and run daily resident programs in a care facility. You will help plan a diverse calendar of events and, if licensed, assist in driving the facility bus or car to activities.

You will provide respectful, individualized care, help residents exercise their decision-making in care, and ensure safety in activity spaces.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with interest in art/music/helping the elderly.
• Associates degree or college credits in related field preferred.
• Experience in a Healthcare Facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the residents’ individual needs.
• Affirms the resident’s right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the residents cared for.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the residents cared for.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and/or adult health throughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed.
• Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.
• Responsible for the care of facility pets.
• Assures accuracy of daily Reality Orientation calendars/monthly calendars in a timely manner.
• Follows monthly calendars in providing scheduled programs.
• Sets up/cleans up activity rooms / supply closets to promote safety and optimal activity participation.
• Decorates designated areas to promote awareness of seasons, holiday, and special events.
• Shares responsibility for attending IDCP meetings and required documentation and communicates ideas and observations at departmental staff meetings.
• Maintains attendance records for activity functions when applicable.
• Provides instructions to volunteers who are assigned to them as well as assists in recruiting departmental volunteers.

Education

High school diploma or GED with interest in art, music, or helping the elderly

Associates degree or college credits in related field

Job description

Provides assistance and support to the Activities Department in running daily activities for the residents. Helps plan and implement a diverse calendar of activity events. If an employee holds a Valid N.J. Driver’s License or a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), he/she may be required to assist in driving facility bus or facility car.

Responsibilities

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the residents’ individual needs.
• Affirms the resident’s right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the residents cared for.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the residents cared for.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and/or adult health throughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed.
• Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.
• Responsible for the care of facility pets.
• Assures accuracy of daily Reality Orientation calendars/monthly calendars in a timely manner.
• Follows monthly calendars in providing scheduled programs.
• Sets up/cleans up activity rooms / supply closets to promote safety and optimal activity participation.
• Decorates designated areas to promote awareness of seasons, holiday, and special events.
• Shares responsibility for attending IDCP meetings and required documentation and communicates ideas and observations at departmental staff meetings.
• Maintains attendance records for activity functions when applicable.
• Provides instructions to volunteers who are assigned to them as well as assists in recruiting departmental volunteers.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED with strong interest and/or ability in art, music, or helping the elderly required. Prefer Associates degree or possess college credits in a related field.
• Work Experience: Experience in a Healthcare Facility preferred.