Activity Aide

Chisholm Health Center; Chisholm (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Chisholm Health Center seeks a part-time Recreation Aide to assist the Activity Director in planning, implementing and evaluating resident activities. You will support crafts, games and social programs while respecting privacy and the resident care plan.

You will report changes in resident status, encourage participation in both individual and group leisure activities, and help transport residents to activities as needed to promote overall well-being.

Qualifications

• Assist the Activity Director in planning, implementing and evaluating resident activities.
• Follow the care plan and privacy procedures for residents.
• Report grievances and changes in resident status to supervisors.
• Encourage and support development of new interests and skills.
• Transport residents to activities as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist resident with crafts and activities as directed.
• Oversee residents during scheduled activities to promote well-being.
• Encourage and support development of new interests and skills.
• Transport residents to activities as applicable.

Skills

Team Player

Enthusiastic

Dedicated

Ability to Make an Impact

Work-Life Balance

Job description

36hrs every 2 weeks EOW required 9am to 4pm

Pay: $19.09hr

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist the Activity Director in the planning, implementation and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs, in accordance with the resident assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisor.

Resident Care Responsibilities:

• Does not disclose resident protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Ensure that all care is provided in privacy, as appropriate, and to knock before entering a resident room or resident care area such as tub rooms.
• Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident, family, or visitors to the appropriate supervisor following the care center’s established procedures.
• Report to licensed staff any necessary observations made regarding potential changes in resident’s status, utilizing the STOP AND WATCH tool.
• Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement, so that care center activities and resident progress are evaluated, by noting, reporting, and charting resident behavior as directed.
• Follow the care plan in providing daily activities for the resident.
• Implement activity procedures as directed by the Activity Director by creating decorations, setting up necessary equipment, creating crafts, awarding prizes and escorting resident to and from activity area.
• Assist resident with crafts, projects etc., as necessary and/or directed.
• Oversee the resident engaged in scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, mental and spiritual well-being of resident by applying experience in activities and knowledge of diagnoses and conditions of resident.
• Encourage resident to participate in leisure pursuits, both individual and groups
• Transport resident to activities as applicable.
• Encourage and support the development of new interests, hobbies and skills.

Full Job Description with interview

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Work-Life Balance

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

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