Activity Aide

Goldwater Care; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Goldwater Care in Pontiac, Illinois, is seeking a Part-Time Activity Aide to assist in planning and implementing recreational programs for residents. Responsibilities include observing resident participation, maintaining a positive environment, and working collaboratively with staff. Ideal candidates should be at least 18 years old, preferably with experience in long-term care activities, and possess a cheerful disposition. This role requires flexibility and the ability to engage with residents of various emotional and physical conditions, with part-time hours including evenings and every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Experience in Long Term Care Activities Department is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing activity programs.
• Observe and report on resident behavior and participation.
• Create a warm and positive environment for residents.

Skills

Patience

Tact

Cheerful disposition

Enthusiasm

Ability to manage residents

Job description

Activity Aide (Part-Time)

The hours for this position are part-time and includes every other weekend.

SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing & evaluating the activity programs & quality assurance program in this facility for the Activities Department.
• Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement so that the facility activities & resident progress are evaluated, by noting, reporting and charting resident behavior.
• Assume the authority, responsibility & accountability of Activity Assistant/Aide.
• Ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and indicate the resident’s response to the service.
• Develop & maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the facility to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption.
• Create & maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.
• Assist in preparing activity rooms/areas for scheduled activity programs. Recommend to your supervisor the equipment and supply needs of the activity department.
• Assist in cleaning up activity areas after completing activity functions.
• Follow the care plan in providing daily activities for resident.
• Purchase department supplies, clothing and personal items for the residents.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information & follow facility guidelines in reporting non-compliance with said guidelines & treat residents with dignity at all times.
• Oversee residents engaged in scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents by applying experience in activities and knowledge of diagnoses and conditions of residents.
• Assists in-room residents by visiting with them, writing letters, running errands, and perform assistance with crafts, projects, etc., as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

• Experience in Long Term Care Activities Department is preferred.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition & enthusiasm, as well as be willing to manage residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to collaborate effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to push, pull move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday: 3:30pm-8:00pm
• Every other weekend: 3:30pm–8:00pm
• Rotating holidays