Behavior Aide - Part-time Afternoons 5p-9p

Part-Time Afternoons 5pm - 9pm

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The Behavior Aide will assist the Director of Nursing in creating a monthly calendar of activities written in large print and posted in a prominent location that is visible to residents and visitors.

The Behavior Aide will coordinate and assist residents in getting to activity locations within the facility.

The Behavior Aide will assist in conducting scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents.

The Behavior Aide will document resident activity program attendance and ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative, descriptive of the services provided, and indicate the resident's response to the service.

The Behavior Aide will observe resident mood, behavior, and degree of involvement in facility activities and report any changes or concerns to the Director of nursing.

The Behavior Aide will involve residents and families in planning activities program when possible.

The Behavior Aide will assist with transporting residents to and from the meals as needed.

The Behavior Aide will assist resident with eating as needed.

The Behavior Aide will assist with conducting in room activities programs for those residents who benefit from one on one visits as needed.

Additional Assigned Tasks

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents' rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.
• Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the activities department.
• Assists with obtaining necessary equipment and supplies and provide for their accessibility through organized storage.
• Performs administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Director of Nursing as required.
• Refers resident/families to appropriate social services personnel when indicated.
• Contributes to the facility efforts to maintain and/or improve quality of care through participation in the following:
• Attends Care Plan meetings as requested.
• Serves as a member of the QAPI Committee as requested.
• Attends mandatory in-services and successfully complete all facility required training.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to exercise judgement.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to be organized and efficient.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to work with individuals that may be confused, upset, or agitated.
• Must be able to relay information concerning a resident's condition.
• Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.