What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Aide position at LaSalle County Nursing Home?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for assisting the Activity Director in carrying out scheduled activity programs in accordance with current Federal, State and Local standards, guidelines and regulations, and our established policies and procedures. Responsible for leading structured group programs daily as well as engaging those unable to attend group programs with room/1-1 visits. To assure that an on-going program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident is maintained.
· Responsible for encouraging the daily participation of residents in group, 1-1, and individual activities.
· Responsible for offering and providing materials for residents’ own independent leisure activities upon request.
· Responsible for reading and staying updated on resident care plans and utilizing interventions listed in those care plans.
· Assist in initial, quarterly, annual, change of condition and 1-1 documentation.
· Responsible for logging residents’ daily participation in activity programs.
· Assist with assessing the needs, preferences, and orientation of newly admitted residents.
· Assist in making recommendations to the Activity Director concerning the operation of the department.
· Alert the Activity Director and other applicable supervisors and staff to sudden changes/declines in residents’ conditions and/or participation in activity programs.
· Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility to ensure a positive quality of life for residents.
· Recommend equipment and supply needs to the Activity Director as needed.
· Assist in resident transports when necessary.
· Sanitize activity supplies regularly to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria and ensure the health and safety of residents, staff, and visitors.
· Ability to improvise and adapt to sudden changes in scheduled activities due to cancellations or emergencies.
· Performs all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the County’s Safety Policy and Procedure Manual.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17