Activities Aide

Provides assistance and support to the Activities Department in running daily activities for the residents. Helps plan and implement a diverse calendar of activity events. If an employee holds a Valid N.J. Driver’s License or a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), he/she may be required to assist in driving facility bus or facility car.

[ Responsibilities ]

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the residents’ individual needs. • Affirms the resident’s right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law. • Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the residents cared for. • Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the residents cared for. • Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and/or adult health throughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed. • Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate. • Responsible for the care of facility pets. • Assures accuracy of daily Reality Orientation calendars/monthly calendars in a timely manner. • Follows monthly calendars in providing scheduled programs. • Sets up/cleans up activity rooms / supply closets to promote safety and optimal activity participation. • Decorates designated areas to promote awareness of seasons, holiday, and special events. • Shares responsibility for attending IDCP meetings and required documentation and communicates ideas and observations at departmental staff meetings. • Maintains attendance records for activity functions when applicable. • Provides instructions to volunteers who are assigned to them as well as assists in recruiting departmental volunteers.

[ Qualifications ]

Education: • High school diploma or GED with strong interest and/or ability in art, music, or helping the elderly required. Prefer Associates degree or possess college credits in a related field. Work Experience: • Experience in a Healthcare Facility preferred.