Part-Time Activities Aide w​/TRT- Murray

Activities Aide

Job Description Department Activities Reports  to Activities Director, Executive Director / Administrator Reporting to this position

NoneJob Classification Department Staff Position Purpose Assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating all recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs, in accordance with facility policy, the resident’s care plan, and as directed by supervisors.

Required Qualifications The Activities Aide must possess:

Current/ Active Food Handlers Permit Must be at least sixteen (16) years or older

Therapeutic Recreation Technician (TRT) is required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Major Duties and Responsibilities The Activities Aide will assist the Activities Director in creating a monthly calendar of activities written in large print and posted in a prominent location that is visible to residents and visitors.

The Activities Aide will ensure that a copy of the monthly calendar of activities in placed in a prominent spot in each resident’s room.

The Activities Aide will interview residents or family members to obtain activity preferences.

The Activities Aide will coordinate and assist residents in getting to activity locations within the facility.

The Activities Aide will assist in conducting scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents.

The Activities Aide will document resident activity program attendance and ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative, descriptive of the services provided, and indicate the resident’s response to the service.

The Activities Aide will observe resident mood, behavior, and degree of involvement in facility activities and report any changes or concerns to the Activities Director.

The Activities Aide will involve residents and families in planning activities program when possible.

The Activities Aide will assist with conducting in room activities programs for those residents who benefit from one on one visits.

The Activities Aide will coordinate and arrange for offsite field trips and transportation needs when necessary.

The Activities Aide will coordinate activities needs and requests with other departments in a courteous and timely manner to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption.

The Activities Aide will assist with Resident/Family Council meetings as indicated.

Additional Assigned Tasks Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.

Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.

Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.

Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.

Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.

Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.

Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.

Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.

Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.

Follows established infection control policies and procedures.

As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.

Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the activities department.

Assists with obtaining necessary equipment and supplies and provide for their accessibility through organized storage.

Performs administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms,…