Activity Aide - Part Time

Activity Aide - Part Time

SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs in accordance with each resident’s assessment and service plan, as directed by the supervisor.

As an Activity Aide you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Employment with Fahrney-Keedy is her the associate or Fahrney-Keedy may terminate the employment relationship for any reason at any time without notice.

Associates acknowledge they will not solicit, collect or divulge information to any third party without written consent. Information is company property and must be protected confidentiality.

• Provides one‑on‑one visitation and in‑room activities for room‑bound residents.
• Invites and encourages residents to participate in everyday programs where appropriate.
• Works with residents needing special assistance and transports them to and from activities as needed.
• Ensures that activity area is in good order before and after each activity session.
• Provides library services for residents and reading material on tape for those with vision impairments.
• Encourages hobbies for residents to enjoy and provides materials and supplies that will hold residents’ interests.
• Instructs, supervises and monitors residents during craft activities for safety; i.e., cooking, using a hot glue gun, etc.
• Understands each resident’s capabilities according to cognitive level and provides appropriate activities for each level.
• Encourages social communication among residents through group activities and recreation.
• Assists in preparing food and decorations for parties, picnics, etc.
• Transports residents on trips in Fahrney‑Keedy van or bus.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all departments throughout Fahrney‑Keedy.
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis throughout Fahrney‑Keedy.

• Assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs of the Memory Care Unit.
• Observes resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement to evaluate facility activities and resident progress by noting, reporting, and charting resident behavior.
• Participates in community planning related to the interests of Fahrney‑Keedy and the services and needs of the residents/families.
• Interviews residents/families to obtain activity information.
• Involves residents/families in planning activity programs when possible.
• Involves residents/families in planning objectives and goals for the residents.
• Assists in planning parties, providing games, and encouraging resident participation in the planning of the same.
• Provides topics of interest to residents and encourages residents to participate in activities.
• Ensures that all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident’s response to the services.
• Serves on, participates in, and attends various committees at Fahrney‑Keedy as requested.
• Assists in developing volunteer activity assignments as needed.
• Assists in the development of the monthly calendar, including providing creative input, ideas, and suggestions for programs and volunteer recruitment.
• Assists with correspondence, mailings, bulletin boards, flyers, displays and seasonal decorations.

• Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate staff and completes work orders when indicated.
• Identifies and removes safety hazards/devices and reports to appropriate staff.
• Utilizes standard precautions by wearing personal protective equipment (goggles, gowns, gloves) when indicated.
• Follows Fahrney‑Keedy’s fire and safety policies.
• Responsible for safety of residents in coordination with other staff members.
• Must possess a clean driving record in accordance with Fahrney‑Keedy’s Fleet Safety Policy.
• Ensures department work areas are maintained in a clean, sanitary and safe manner.
• Follows…