Polaris Healthcare is Hiring a Recreation/Activity Aide Near Montebello, NY
Activity Aide Activity Aide Overview: assist with the implementation of programs and activities to provide life-enriching events for residents and the community. Strengthen resident involvement through encouragement. Activity Aide Responsibilities:
Facilitate socialization among residents.
Invite and/or remind residents to participate in planned activities.
Promote activities in a way that piques residents' interest. Chaperone activities outside the facility.
Conduct/Lead activities as needed/requested by Activities Director.
Support and encourage other staff members to conduct activities.
Review the activity assessment for each resident after move-in and review annually.
Provide input for the resident assistance plan and volunteer plan.
Plan and assist in implementing the decoration of the facility for special events, seasons and holidays.
Identify needed supplies for planned activities, and submit to Activity Director.
Coordinate with the kitchen food needs for scheduled activities.
Assist with planning and implementing marketing events that promote the facility to potential residents.
Arrange transportation for activity outings and regularly scheduled group trips.
Identify areas that could benefit from the support of volunteers.
Identify and contact local organizations that could benefit from the talents of residents
Ensure activity area is set in advance of planned activity.
Maintain a clean and neat Activity area.
Ensure that Activity Area is left clean each evening for the following day
Carry out other duties as assigned
Activity Assistant Qualifications:
Mature, pleasant, friendly and cheerful personality