Activity Aide

An Activities Aide assists in the planning, organizing, and leading of activity programs for residents in a Long-Term Care setting. Recreation services may include sports, dramatics, horticulture, social recreation, sensory programming, games, arts and crafts and more based upon residents’ needs. The Activity Aide prepares reports on the residents’ progress as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in planning recreation activities based on the needs and interest of the residents.

2. Encouraging social communication through group recreation.

3. Provides programs of sensory stimulation, 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. Documents resident attendance and participation level at recreation programs. May assist with writing progress notes, if applicable.

8. Maintenance of recreation department supplies at appropriate inventory levels and stores supplies in an organized manner.

9. Assist with transporting residents to and from recreation programs and social areas.

10. Assist with admission assessments, MDS, care plans, and progress notes.

11. Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

• FULL TIME & PART TIME OPENINGS