What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend Activity Aide position at Paradigm at The Creek?
We are a skilled nursing facility seeking a fun, energetic, and positive Activities Assistant! Join the Paradigm Healthcare at The Creek where you will be celebrated, supported, and heard each day!
Part Time Weekends 8-5
Job Duties
- Assist in planning, creating, and implementing activity programs as directed by the Activities Manager
- Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations relating to responsibilities and advise Activities Manager accordingly
- Plan and implement activities for residents pursuant to physician orders and in consultation with the nursing department,
- Maintain a good relationship built on communication and teamwork with members from other departments within the facility to promote activities
- Conduct meetings with residents and/or families as directed
- Inform residents and families of available activities
- Implement hobbies, arts and crafts, and other activities will appropriate material to engage residents
- Plan and arrange transportation for activities to other locales as necessary
- Maintain up-to-date notes relating to activities provided to residents
- Regularly meets with Activities Manager to review activities and progress as well as plan future activities
- Maintain the comfort, privacy and dignity of residents, and interact with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect, and promotes a caring environment
- Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisors
- Report all resident, staff, or other concerns to the appropriate department head
- Report all incidents, accidents, unsafe situations, and concerns immediately
- Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed
- Comply with facility policies and procedures
Required Education and Experience
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of relevant experience
Preferred Education and Experience
- Associate or bachelors degree
- Active certification as a Certified Nurse Aide
- Two years of relevant experience