Activities Aide

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$15.84/hr - $21.12/hr

At Weston County Health Services, we believe our people are the heart of our mission. Our team is dedicated to quality care, integrity, and lifelong learning.

Your career starts here and grows here. At WCHS, we invest in our people with competitive benefits, ongoing education, and a culture that values every voice.

At WCHS, we value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities for growth and professional development, including scholarships and training
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Paid Personal Leave (PPL):
  Begins accruing from your start date (after 90 days); accrues on regular hours worked (not overtime).
• Health Insurance coverage beginning the first day of the month following hire.
• Life Insurance: $50,000 coverage starting the first day of the month after hire.
• Supplemental insurance including accident, short and long-term disability

Summary

As the Activities Aide, this position is responsible for assisting and supporting the residents and staff in the nursing home by providing events and activities for the betterment of the physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being of the residents.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Weston County Health Services (WCHS).
• Assists in planning and facilitating daily, weekly, and monthly activities to encourage socialization, relaxation, and recreation.
• Assists in implementing activities that accommodate those with special needs.
• Assists in handling logistics to make activities possible such as managing inventory, training and motivating volunteers or employees.
• Observes participants at activities to gauge their enjoyment and obtain their feedback to improve.
• Assists in maintaining records regarding activity planning resources, participant interest, and other notable information, such as injuries or behavioral incidents.
• Reports medical concerns or observations.
• Ensures that activities are well-provisioned, staff is trained and prepared, and that the activity takes place on time.
• Provides participants with instructions for activities.
• Adheres to and enforces all safety procedures.
• Coordinates with medical staff and other departments to ensure efficiency.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and other assigned meetings.
• Adheres to accreditation and compliance standard guidelines.
• Assists in completing required reports, program reviews, and preparation.
• Utilizes good communication skills to maintain positive relationships with clients, providers, co-workers, and other sections in the organization and with other facilities in the community.
• Maintains a professional, organized and clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards.
• Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
• Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.
• Always introduces self to patients, residents, families, and visitors when appropriate.
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Replenishes supplies as needed.
• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and Isolation Precautions.
• Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
• Has the ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
• Observes safety precautions.
• Has the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Has the ability to read and understand equipment operation manuals.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations, and interdepartmental objectives.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, training, current literature, in-service…