Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant / Aide
Fahrney Keedy in Boonsboro Maryland / near Hagerstown
Full Time / Evening Shift
$17.00 - $20.50

Hours are Sunday
- Thursday 11:30am - 8pm or Tuesday
- Saturday 11:30am - 8pm

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the planning, implementing and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs in accordance with the resident’s assessment and service plan, and as may be directed by your 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 “at will”. Either the associate or Fahrney-Keedy may terminate the employment relationship for any reason at any time without notice, regardless of the length of employment or the granting of benefits of any kind, including but not limited to benefits which provide for vesting based on length of service.

Fahrney-Keedy associates recognize that Fahrney-Keedy has and will have information regarding financial, personal and medical affairs and other vital information (collectively, “information”) which are valuable, special and unique assets of Fahrney-Keedy. Associates agree that they will not at any time or in any manner solicit, collect or divulge any Information to any third party without the prior written consent of Fahrney-Keedy.

This information is Company property which may not be disclosed outside the facility unless properly released for publication. Associates will protect the Information and treat it as strictly confidential. Associates should not discuss Fahrney-Keedy affairs with others.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

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

• 1. Assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs of the Memory Care Unit.
• 2. Observes resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement so…