Looking to hire for 10:30 AM -6:30 PM and 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Shifts

Activities Assistant
Activities Aide:

1. Assists with the presentation of daily activities and special events to assist with restorative care, resumption of resident’s normal activities, and to maintain an optimal level of psychosocial functioning by performing any or all of the following duties:

a. Plans and offers suggestions relative to the recreational therapeutic activity programs; maintain awareness of the potential for new activity programming.

b. Prepares and performs activity assignments as scheduled; exhibits flexibility towards established timeframes informs residents of scheduled activities and encourages residents’ attendance.

c. Maintains attendance records; records residents’ participation and assembles quarterly activity summaries noting if the resident has attained established goals.

d. Provides for low level small sensory group activity; re-motivation groups, and one-to-one interaction three (3) times per week as assigned.

e. Involves residents in special programs and special recognition activities including holidays, birthdays, National Nurses’ Week, etc.

f. Provides individual attention to residents in regards to:

1. A friendly visit.

2. Sensory or environmental stimulation.

3. Reality orientation.

4. Assistance with specific leisure pursuits.

5. Assist to meet individual goals as outlined in the resident’s care plan.

g. Assists with passing meals and feeding of residents who are on the restorative feeding program; maintain awareness of proper procedures and techniques in feeding residents with special restorative needs.

h. Transport residents as necessary

i. Aides in the orientation of new residents to the Manor.

j. Provides monthly decorations.

k. Assists nursing in residents’ restorative walking programs as assigned

l. Cleans up Activities Room weekly to maintain a neat and orderly appearance; returns materials and supplies to their proper place.

m. Participates in fund-raising activities.

2. Implements specific procedures and programs.

a. Insures an atmosphere that allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

b. Follows universal precautions.

c. Maintains departmental awareness of individual responsibilities under the established Fire Safety/Disaster plan.

d. Ensures the confidentiality of all resident- and/or employee-related information.

e. Ensures compliance with established quality assurance programs.

3. Coordinates specific work tasks with other personnel within the unit or department as well as with other units and departments to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information.

4. Abides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment that is free of sexual harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the workplace.

5. Cooperates with, participates in, and supports the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness.

6. Reports pertinent information to the Activities Director as requested, or according to an established schedule; compiles information as necessary or as directed and provides data to appropriate Arbutus Park Manor personnel.

7. Attends all mandatory in-service training and continuing education programs/seminars.

Arbutus Park Manor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person