Activity Aide

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for carrying out the daily activity calendar. Required to support and follow the Activity Program’s mission, philosophy, policies and procedures and state and federal regulations. Will achieve and maintain the highest quality of life for each resident, with understanding of all psychosocial, medical, and activity needs/preferences.

QUALIFICATIONS

A. Must be at least 16 years of age

B. Has completed at least eight years of grade school or provide proof of equivalent knowledge.

C. Must be able to speak and understand the English language or a language understood by a substantial percentage of the facility's residents.

D. Must be of temperate habits and good moral character, honest, reliable, and trustworthy.

E. Has completed the Health Care Worker Background Check.

F. Preference to have completed and shown competency in a Department approved training and

competency evaluation program for Resident Attendants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Lead a therapeutic, person-centered activity program, which constantly strives to enhance the

quality of life of each resident and meets the Mission and Philosophy.

B. Follow all Policies and Procedures and Federal and State regulations.

C. Become knowledgeable of each individual resident’s background, cultural, life history, disease and medical care needs in detail to ensure an appropriate person-centered activity plan.

D. Activities shall be daily and shall reflect the schedules, choices, and rights of the residents.

E. Be able to understand communication needs of residents, such as language services, communication boards, etc.

F. Document and complete all required documentation.

G. Follow Activity staff schedules with a team approach and continuity of care.

H. Work as team with staff and volunteers.

I. Must maintain structure of activity schedule and conduct all activities on-time

J. Must maintain equipment and supplies in good clean order and ensure supplies are adequately stocked.

K. Assist with the dining experience, such as transporting residents to/from the dining room, taking orders, passing and collecting trays, assisting with feeding as appropriate.

L. Conduct group and/or 1:1 visits with residents, which may include activities like: manicures, facials, exercise, massage, socials, among other activities preferred by the resident.

M. Assist with transporting residents to from meals, activities, events, and other locations within the facility.

N. Performs personal services for residents (i.e., reading, writing letters, inventory personal items, pack/organize room, etc) as time allows.

O. Answers call lights promptly, answer telephone calls as needed and run errands as requested.

P. Makes rounds to assure residents are safe, comfortable, and recreation needs are met.

Q. Participates in in-service education program.

R. Perform other duties as assigned.

Activity Names and RA/Hospitality Aide Duties Manicure

Nail care: clean, file; paint Hand Massage

Wash hands, apply lotion Facials

Wash face, shave, oral care, moisturize face and lips, makeup Socials

Pass AM and PM snacks and drinks, pass water “Looking Good”

Wash hands, wash face, comb hair, shave, oral care, makeup Exercise

Active range of motion Hair Pampering/Hair Salon

Comb hair, style hair Dining Experience

Transport residents to/from dining room, take meal orders, pass and collect trays, assist with feeding

Outing

Appointment escort

Outdoor Time/Patio Time Smoking escort/monitor

Storytime

Reading, assist to write letters

Homemaking

Making beds, cleaning equipment, emptying garbage cans, organizing rooms, stock linen cart, inventory clothing/personal items