Activities aide

cmciks; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

On-site child care services

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Citizens Health in Colby, KS, is seeking an activities aide to work full-time at Prairies Senior, our skilled nursing facility. You will assist with planning and implementing recreational, religious, intellectual and occupation activities for residents and support overall wellness.

The role emphasizes teamwork, record keeping, and adherence to state and federal guidelines. A high school diploma or equivalent and CNA training or willingness to train are required; valid driver's license is needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA or willing to take training; KS Activity/Social Certificate preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to maintain quality assurance standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish relationships with residents.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and motivate residents to participate in activities to promote independence.
• Complete timely record keeping per state and federal regulations.
• Develop and implement the activities program for Prairie Senior residents.
• Maintain departmental policies, QA, infection control standards.
• Provide input for resident assessments and care plans.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNA or willing to take training

Driver's license

Quality assurance

Resident & public relations

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Kansas Activity/Social Certificate or reciprocal training

Job description

Citizens Health is recruiting an activities aide to work full-time at Prairies Senior, our long-term care facility, assisting with the planning and implementation of the activities program for our residents.

Our Mission: Enhancing the lives of those we serve.

About Us: Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprised of:

Citizens Medical Center - a 25 bed critical access hospital

Family Center for Health Care - an outpatient rural health clinic

PrairieSenior - a skilled nursing facility

Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce

Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business

Palace Drug Store - our outpatient pharmacy

We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas.

Location: 1625 S Franklin Ave, Colby, KS

Responsible to the Social Service Director.

Days: Sunday through Saturday

Hours: 8am through 5 pm

Pay Range: dependent upon experience.

What you’ll do:

• Encourage and motivate individual residents to participate in activities of a recreational, religious, intellectual and occupation nature to promote activity, attempting to reach highest level of independence.
• Responsible for the timely completion of record keeping in accordance with the current state and federal regulations.
• Assists with the development and the implementation of the activities program for the residents at Prairie Senior.
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, environmental and infection control standards.
• Provides input for resident assessments and care plans.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the table:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• CNA or willing to take the training. A Kansas Activity/Social Certificate or reciprocal training that is state approved is preferred.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with residents and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in all situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

To be successful within our organization you will need to:

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player.
• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy.
• Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
• Display integrity and accountability.
• Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self-improvement.
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
• Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and maintains professional appearance.
• Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.

Typical Working Conditions:

Well-lighted, well-ventilated facility and office environment. Subject to numerous interruptions and occasional stressful situation.

Typical Physical Demands:

Position requires extended periods of standing. Must be able to assist with the transportation of residents to activities, and capable of assisting with residents ADLs.

Available Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance available
• Pre-Tax and Roth Contributions
  • Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment
  • Regular and matching contributions after one-year and 1,000 hours worked
• Provides Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Full-time coverage - equal to two times employees annual income
  • Part-time coverage - one-time annual income
• Differential and Certification Pay
  • Eligible employees receive shift, weekend and holiday differential pay
• Other Benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Student Loan reimbursement
  • On-site child care services
  • Funeral leave
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dependent, Medical and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts
  • The Standard Group Insurance
  • Discounted membership rate for MASA
  • Many More!

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or discharge history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. implements a Drug Free Workplace Program. Drug testing is required of applicants in accordance with relevant laws.