Activity Aide

ACTIVITY AIDE - FULL TIME

OAK PARK OASIS

12pm-8pm, rotating weekends

Job Summary:Assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet the needs of the residents and totake charge of areas of activities as assigned by the Activity Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in direction the activities planned in accordance with established procedures.

• Assists the Activity Director as required.

• Develops and maintains a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility.

• Collects, assembles, and completes all paperwork as needed.

• Follows up with established activities for those residents who are unable to leave their rooms. (Bedside activities).

• Assists new admissions in the process of orientation as necessary.

• Maintains all Resident Bulletin boards with updated information.

• Posts daily menu on all floors as required by regulation

• Attends and participates in in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs as scheduled.

• Reports all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc., to your supervisor immediately.

• Reports equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your supervisor as soon as possible

• Ensures supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary.

Education/

Experience:

• Must possess as a minimum, high school education.

• Possess creative ability either in group activities or in crafts.

• Experience working with the elderly.

• Sensitivity to cultural diversity.

Benefits:

• Company paid pension plan
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time