Activity Aide

* *Activity Assistant Fluent in English Language.* * Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs of this facility. * Observer resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement so that facility activities and resident progress are evaluated, by noting, reporting, and charting resident behavior. * Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family. * Safely assist Resident who prefer to smoke in designated smoking area of the facility. * Ensure residents follow the smoking policy. * Provide smoking gown when indicated. * Review and ensure residents who smoke are following the smoking policy and schedule. * Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information. * Involve the resident/family in planning activity programs when possible. * Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary. * Refer resident/family to appropriate social service personnel when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident. * Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of Activity Assistant. * Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the activity department. * Ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and indicate the resident’s response to the service. * Befriend residents to encourage resident self-esteem by visiting and conversing with residents on a regular basis. * Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility. * Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties, and providing games/activities for resident. * Encourage the resident/family to participate in the development and review of his/her plan of care. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.40 - $20.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Every weekend * Weekends only Work Location: In person