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Form of workJob Title: Activity Aide
Department: Activities
Reports to: Director of Activities
Revision Date: 12/06/2023
Grade Level: 13
Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary:
The Activity Aide is responsible for working towards the departmental goal of creating a program that will meet social, intellectual, recreational, cultural, and educational needs of residents; to stimulate them to function at their optimal level physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially. Assist in planning, developing, and implementing an activity program for residents assigned to her/him; to effect improvement in their mental and social well-being in accordance with the residents' needs, capabilities and interests.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Required Skills/Abilities (Unit Specific):
Education and Experience:
Working Conditions:
Pay Range: $15.25 - $16.78/hour
Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.
The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system that was established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to continue to be one of Oswego County's largest employers. More than 1,200 employees spread throughout its 17 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 164-bed community hospital with a brand new Medical Surgical Unit, a 32-bed state-of-the-art psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community. The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services; and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, Oswego Health includes the Oswego Health captive professional corporation, Physician Care P.C., providing physician services in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, audiology, general surgery, bariatrics, and primary care.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic. Decisions affecting your position including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, tuition assistance, leaves of absence, disciplinary action, layoff/recall, and terminations will be made in accordance with this policy.
Department: Activities
Reports to: Director of Activities
Revision Date: 12/06/2023
Grade Level: 13
Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary:
The Activity Aide is responsible for working towards the departmental goal of creating a program that will meet social, intellectual, recreational, cultural, and educational needs of residents; to stimulate them to function at their optimal level physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially. Assist in planning, developing, and implementing an activity program for residents assigned to her/him; to effect improvement in their mental and social well-being in accordance with the residents' needs, capabilities and interests.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provide information for initial assessments, quarterly summaries, and changes in condition to Activities Director or designee, as necessary
- Document daily attendance and monthly statistical totals
- Prepares lists of residents for special programs inside of the building and handles other details necessary for the activity
- Prepare bulletin boards on elevators, dining rooms, and units, monthly
- Deliver resident mail
- Routinely check to see if proper calendars are in resident rooms
- Help assure a clean and safe activity area for residents and staff
- Run activity programs as assigned
- Perform related tasks necessary to fulfill the needs of the department, as assigned by the Activities Director or designee
Required Skills/Abilities (Unit Specific):
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to multitask and prioritize
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of dementia
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 year structured or institutional working experience
- Experience in long-term care, recreation, or dealing socially with the public
Working Conditions:
- Requires attendance of resident activities, workshops, conferences when appropriate
- Participates in in-service education and competency-based activities as indicated
- Prolonged periods of standing
- Must be able to lift up to 35lbs at times
Pay Range: $15.25 - $16.78/hour
Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.
The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system that was established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to continue to be one of Oswego County's largest employers. More than 1,200 employees spread throughout its 17 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 164-bed community hospital with a brand new Medical Surgical Unit, a 32-bed state-of-the-art psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community. The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services; and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, Oswego Health includes the Oswego Health captive professional corporation, Physician Care P.C., providing physician services in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, audiology, general surgery, bariatrics, and primary care.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic. Decisions affecting your position including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, tuition assistance, leaves of absence, disciplinary action, layoff/recall, and terminations will be made in accordance with this policy.
