Activity Aide (86297)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Yoakum (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in Yoakum, TX hosts a part-time Activity Aide position at Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The role supports the Activity Director in planning, coordinating, and directing residents' activity programs to enhance quality of life.

The ideal candidate may hold a school diploma or equivalent, and a CNA is preferred. Prior experience in long-term care activities is welcomed, with duties including event assistance, calendar preparation, and helping residents

Qualifications

• A school diploma or its equivalent is preferred.
• A Certified Nurse Aide is preferred.
• Previous experience in activity or recreational department in long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activity Director in planning, coordinating, and directing the residents’ activity program.
• Coordinate various resident events and help with the facility calendar and newsletter.
• Assist residents to and from activities and support night/weekend activities as needed.
• Deliver resident mail daily.
• Attend in-services as necessary.

Education

School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Yoakum, TX 77995

Position Type: Part Time

Primary Responsibilities

The Activity Aide will be responsible for assisting the Activity Director in planning, coordinating, and directing the residents’ activity program.

The Activity Aide collaborates with the Activity Director in organizing various employee and non-employee events for the facility.

Essential Functions

• Facilitate both individual and group activities based on the individual needs of the residents.
• Ensure that activities are occurring for both high and low functioning residents
• Assist with scheduling beauty parlor and barber activities
• Provide activities for residents that are bedfast and/or unable to participate in group activities (one to one) and document in the appropriate record
• Assist with the preparation of monthly calendar and posting in an area accessible, highly visible and frequented by residents and visitors. Calendar should also be provided to each resident and posted in room
• Assist with generating the facility newsletter
• Participate in community events related to the interest of the facility.
• Attend in-services as necessary
• Assist residents to and from activities
• Assist with activity program including Residents’ Council and night and weekend activities as needed
• Deliver resident mail daily
• Other duties as assigned by the Activity Director and/or Administrator

Qualifications Educational/Training Requirements

• A school diploma or its equivalent is preferred

Licensing Requirements

• A Certified Nurse Aide is preferred

Experience Requirements

• Previous experience working in activity or recreational department in the long-term care industry or related industry is preferred

Physical Demands

Action
Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Lifting- 1-25 lbs
X
Lifting - 25-50 lbs
X
Lifting - 50+ lbs
X
Carrying - 1-25 lbs
X
Carrying - 25-50 lbs
X
Carrying - 50+ lbs
X
Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs
X
Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs
X
Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs
X
Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs
X
Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs
X
Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs
X
Standing
X
Sitting
X
Walking
X
Speaking
X
Driving
X
Balancing/Climbing
X
Stooping/Kneeling
X
Crouching/Crawling
X
Reaching
X
Hearing/Listening
X
Seeing
X
Turning/Twisting/Leaning
X

Regency Integrated Health Services

Regency Integrated Health Servicesis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Regency does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.