Activity Aide

Ivory Nursing and Rehabilitation; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly appreciation event

Monthly gift giveaways

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

Same Day Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Job summary

Towne Manor West is seeking an Activities/Recreation Aide to assist in planning and directing activity programs for residents, including sports, arts and crafts, and social recreation, to enhance well-being. The role requires good communication, organizational skills, and the ability to document resident participation; responsibilities include preparing progress notes and supporting volunteers.

Full-time, part-time and per diem schedules available; benefits include life, disability insurance,

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the facility.
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and promoting recreation based on the needs and interests of the resident.
• Encourages social communication through group recreation.
• Provides programs of sensory training, reality orientation, re-motivation and re-socialization on an individual and group basis.
• Assists residents with participation in religious programs.
• Assists residents with leisure recreation.
• Visits bed-ridden residents and non-participants and provides appropriate recreation services.
• Documents resident attendance, and participation level, at recreation programs; may assist with maintaining pertinent card files and writing progress notes, if applicable.
• Attends appropriate in-service training programs.
• Assists in the maintenance, storage, and use of the recreation department supplies.
• Performs other responsibilities as directed by the Recreation Director.
• Assists with set up of volunteer program and appreciation.
• Assists in transporting residents to and from recreation programs.
• Assists with admission assessments, clinical responsibilities: MDS, care plans and progress notes.
• Assists with resident council’s purpose, attendance, and outcomes.
• Facilitates community interaction programs.
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Attention to TB screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Regulatory certification

Job description

Activities/ Recreation Aide

RATE: $14- $15 Per Hour

BENEFITS:

• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”
• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

• Same Day Pay!!
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”
• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

ABOUT US:

At Towne Manor West we are big believers in making work a positive experience and that is why we invest in and give back to our staff. From our weekly “Thankful Thursday” Program to our Monthly Gift Giveaways and various other programs we run there is always something exciting happening.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Recreation Assistant assists in the planning, organizing and. directing activity programs for residents. Recreation may include sports, dramatics, nature study, social recreation, games and arts and crafts in accord with resident’s needs. The Recreation Assistant prepares reports on the residents’ progress as may be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABLITIES:

1. Assists in planning and promoting recreation based on the needs and interests of the resident;
2. Encourages social communication through group recreation;
3. Provides programs of sensory training, reality orientation, re-motivation and re-socialization on an individual and group basis;
4. Assists residents with participation in religious programs;
5. Assists residents with leisure recreation;
6. Visits bed-ridden residents and non-participants and provides appropriate recreation services;
7. Assists with the daily radio program, the monthly newsletter and recreation calendar;
8. Documents resident attendance, and participation level, at recreation programs; may assist with maintaining pertinent card files and writing progress notes, if applicable;
9. Attends appropriate in-service training programs;
10. Assists in the maintenance, storage, and use of the recreation department supplies;
11. Performs other responsibilities as directed by the Recreation Director;
12. Assists with set up of volunteer program and appreciation;
13. Assists in transporting residents to and from recreation programs;
14. Assists with admission assessments, clinical responsibilities: MDS, care plans and progress notes;
15. Assists with resident council’s purpose, attendance, and outcomes;
16. Facilitates community interaction programs;
17. Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
18. Performs other duties as requested.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/ VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school degree or equivalent;
2. Certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the facility.
3. Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.

JOB SKILLS:

1. Effective communicator with excellent verbal/written skills.
2. Well-developed organizational abilities.
3. Some craft ability/knowledge.
4. Perform record keeping and documentation, as necessary.
5. Ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
6. Provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

1. Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
2. Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.