Activity Aide

Department: Activity Department Reports to: Activity Director

POSITION SUMMARY Assists the Director of Activities or Assistant Director in the implementation of the activities program. QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• None Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and analytical skills; oral and written communication skills.

• Freedom from use of and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

• Meets state and federal criminal background check requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions.

• Implements activity programs as planned to meet the functional levels, needs and interests of each Resident.

• Assist Resident to and from activity programs and outing as scheduled.

• Maintains good rapport with family members and encourage family support in programs.

• Completes appropriate records indicating Resident’s attendance and participation in individual and group activities in a timely basis.

• Provide input to the assessment and evaluation of Residents participation when requested. Communicates Resident’s concerns and responses to interventions to immediate supervisor.

• Supports Residents individual needs, and preferences, customary routines concerns and choices.

• Assists with escorting Residents to and from activities.

• Assist and work with individual volunteers and volunteer programs and the request of the Activity Director.

• Cleans equipment and materials used for activities.

• Participates in long-term care survey process, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Must be able to speak and write in the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively with supervisor, staff members, residents and their family members.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Applies process improvement methods and techniques and identifies processes for improvement in daily work.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Demonstrates active listening techniques; gains support through effective relationships; treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback; follows the chain of command to resolve issues and/or conflicts.

CONTINUING EDUCATION Attends in-services and continuing education programs.

RESIDENT RIGHTS Promotes and protects resident’s rights; treats residents with dignity and respect; protects resident’s personal belongings; reports suspected abuse or neglect; avoids the need for physical restraints in accordance with current professional standards; supports independent expression, choice and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation.

INFECTION CONTROL Applies hand washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolation and standard precautions; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee health program; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene; complies with OSHA standards in the work place; and demonstrates understanding of cross contamination.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Computer knowledge and use is required. Enters or records data timely and accurately; protects confidentiality of Resident information; protects data against loss or destruction; logs onto the system using own password; logs off the system when leaving the work station; reports a suspected violation of security/confidentiality issues; reviews data and identifies trends.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ENVIRONMENT OF CARE Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills; maintains emergency supplies and equipment; demonstrates understanding of safety and security procedures; applies safety and security precautions; demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials plan; demonstrates proper use of equipment.

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Report issues affecting resident care to the Administrator. If issues continue, the Corporate Compliance Officer should be contacted immediately through the Concern Resolution Program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Stooping, squatting, bending, lifting, and carrying, as well as other physical demands may be required. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW I understand this job description for Activity Aide, its requirements, and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job duties, may be altered from time to time. I have noted below any accommodations that are required to enable me to perform these duties. I have also noted below any job duties that I am unable to perform, with or without accommodation.