Job Summary:

The activity aide assists the Activity Director to provide group and individual activities for the residents. Duties will involve personal contact with a varying resident population and a varied work schedule that may include some weekend, nights and holidays. Tasks also will involve record keeping, attention to the environment, use of supplies and equipment, and maintenance of storage areas.

Job Specifications:

Education: 

• Completion of high school or above is preferred.
• Ability to read and write at a high school level is required.

Personal Skill and Traits Desired:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Pleasant personality.
• Respect for authority.
• Able to work independently and follow scheduled plans.
• Respect for the rights of the residents including the right to privacy and the right to make choices.
• Maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Works well with others.

Activity Aide Assigned Tasks:

1. Assist with activities as directed by the Activity Director and in accordance with each resident's plan of care.
Group

1. Be sure area to be used for activity is free.
2. Set areas up as needed for the activity planned.
3. Remind nursing staff of activities scheduled and residents who desire to participate.
4. Assist with transport of residents to the activity area.
5. Follow the instructions for the activity as directed.
6. Observe individual resident participation and responses during the activity.
7. Assist residents back to living areas at the conclusion of the activity.
8. Notify nursing of resident behaviors which may indicate medical problems.
9. Do record keeping or documentation tasks.

Individual

1. Interact appropriately and effectively in one to one activities according to the resident’s strengths and limitations.
2. Be aware of individual cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial impairments.
3. Keep records of sensory stimulation or other type of activity and resident’s response.

2. Chaperone scheduled activities away from facility grounds.

3. Help maintain a pleasant and cheerful nursing home environment.

1. Help with putting up, taking down, and storing seasonal decorations.
2. Help care for plants.
3. Assist residents to display calendars, pictures, cards or other mementos in their rooms.

4. Deliver and read mail as needed.

5. Assist with other tasks as directed by the Activity Director.

1. Deliver the monthly Newsletters.
2. Keep activity closets organized.

6. Participate in and promote staff participation in facility-wide special activities such as dress up days and special observances.

7. Attend mandatory facility in-services.

8. Attend activity department in-services or workshops as directed by the Activity Director.

9. Continue the activity program in the absence of the Activity Director. 

This job description will be reviewed and/or revised by the Activity Director annually and as needed.