Activity Aide

Infinity Healthcare Consulting; Streator (IL); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Infinity Healthcare Consulting is seeking an Activity Aide to assist the Activity Director in carrying out a planned activity program for residents. You will help transport residents, maintain records, and support clerical duties in accordance with regulations and policies.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid F-Endorsement driver's license, and the ability to drive the facility van. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential; a positive, team-oriented approach is

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma required.
• Valid driver's license with F-Endorsement.
• Ability to drive the facility van.
• Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Present a positive image of the facility.
• Meet health assessment requirements, including Mantoux tests.

Aufgaben

• Assist the activities director in leading residents in group activities.
• Prepare equipment and ensure participant safety.
• Assist in leading participants in activities such as arts, crafts, exercise, or other activities.
• Maintain records of equipment and its use.
• Assist in planning programs for residents to promote socialization and relaxation.

Kenntnisse

Energetic

Personable

Motivate others

Sensitivity to residents' needs

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Jobbeschreibung

The Activity Aide assists the Activity Director in carrying out a planned activity program for residents. Maintains records, transports residents to and from activities. Performs varied clerical and department maintenance functions. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

*CNA preferred but not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Aides assist the recreational activities leader or activities director, helping patients or participants use equipment and supplies. Activities may include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, sports, music or drama.
• Prepares equipment and ensures the safety of patients or participants in the activity.
• Assist in leading the participants in group activities, such as an exercise class or art project.
• Proper record keeping of equipment and its use.
• Assist in planning programs for residents, which can help to provide socialization, relaxation and exercise.

Education/Experience:

• Must possess a high school diploma
• Must possess a valid driver's license with F-Endorsement
• Must be able to drive the facility van
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and/or holidaysMust be able to work independently and as a member of a team
• Must present a positive image of the facility
• Must meet health assessment requirements, including two stage Mantoux skin tests and one-step annually thereafter

Additional Skills

Activity aides should be energetic and personable to work with residents or participants. The aide should have the ability to motivate others to participate in activities. The worker should also be sensitive to the needs of each individual patient or participant