FT activites aide

Position Overview

Assists the Activities Director in providing quality activity programs that meet the physical, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs of the residents served; may provide routine daily nursing care to assigned residents in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations as well as the facility's established nursing care guidelines.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; successfully completed a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program; possess a current certification in good standing or be able to obtain certification within four months of employment, if allowable by the state; must have CPR certification. Skills & Requirements: Must possess the ability to read, write and speak the English language, communicate resident condition to others and make independent decisions as needed; must have common working knowledge of all rules, laws and regulations as defined by the state as it relates to activities programs and skilled nursing services; must be patient, friendly, courteous and respectful to residents in any situation, including difficult ones; must be able to move frequently throughout the workday, answer resident call lights, assist with toileting, feeding and personal grooming of the residents; must be able to handle sensitive situations related to the emotional well-being of the residents with patience, dignity and respect; must be able to lift 40 lbs floor to waist; lift 10 lbs waist to shoulder; lift and carry 40 lbs; and push/pull 40 lbs.

Experience: Minimum of six months' experience in a long-term care or other geriatric care environment is preferred. Working Conditions Works throughout the facility; bends, lifts, sits, stands and moves frequently throughout the shift; deals with frequent interruptions and possibly upset residents and family members; works regularly scheduled shifts with possible weekends, holidays and other hours based on resident needs; primary responsibility is service to the residents but also deals with visitors, government personnel, etc.

; participates in required continuing education programs; subject to odors, falls, burns and exposure to infectious diseases, waste, etc., including AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. Competencies of Position Professionalism: Reports to work on time and as scheduled; works in unison with all staff; displays a willingness to help others; embraces constructive criticism; presents a friendly and professional attitude; keeps open communication with direct supervisors to ensure quality care of the residents; promotes teamwork; takes part in problem solving and displays a positive, caring attitude; consistently attends staff meetings, required in-services, and other committees.

Resident Rights: Promptly reports resident issues to the nursing supervisors; treats all resident care information with confidentiality; continuously monitors assigned areas to ensure residents are treated fairly and with dignity and respect at all times; conducts nursing care in privacy, including knocking on the door prior to entering a resident's room.

Organizational and Communication Skills: Ability to multitask and is detail-oriented; possesses the ability to effectively prioritize matters promptly and appropriately; understands the importance of follow-up; builds rapport with residents and families through listening attentively and effectively following up; able to effectively communicate individually or as a group.

Creativity and Motivational Skills: Gathers input from residents and families for planning activities which reach personal goals and objectives; provides a broad variety of activities, including arts, crafts, music; promotes interest in activities in a positive manner; displays a cheerful and outgoing disposition; offers an atmosphere of warmth with a positive attitude.

Safety Awareness: Follows safety program guidelines; immediately reports accidents and incidents to supervisors; identifies unsafe working areas and promptly reports to supervisors; promotes safety by working as safely and efficiently as possible; consistently follows infection control and universal precautions and other guidelines; identifies and corrects or reports hazardous conditions to supervisors; understands facility emergency and evacuation protocols; utilizes safe driving techniques and ensures vehicle maintenance schedule is followed.

Customer Service: Treats all residents, families, co-workers, and supervisors with dignity and respect and takes initiative to exceed customer expectations; professionally represents the facility, self, and position to visitors and residents; demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to help to all visitors and residents; remains sensitive to all needs through listening, observing, and responding appropriately for the position held.

Essential Job Duties

1. Assists with the planning, development, organization, and delivery of quality activity programs within the facility.
2. Monitors resident behaviors, mental status, and involvement in resident activities.
3. Documents resident progress, behavior, mood, etc., timely and accurately in charts.
4. Assists with discharge planning and implementation of activity care plans.
5. Arranges transportation for residents as needed.
6. Assists with the development of resident activity plans.
7. Invites and escorts residents to and from activities and events.
8. Assists with ensuring that activity programs fit the individual interests and needs of the residents; encourages arts, crafts, and music participation.
9. Promotes intellectual and educational development through reading, teaching, movies, and other events.
10. Promotes spiritual development through scheduling religious services, spiritual reading materials, etc.
11. Provides cleanliness of water pitchers and provides refills of fresh water as needed.
12. Places water containers within reach of residents at all times to promote satisfactory hydration.
13. Provides assistance with lifting, turning, moving, transporting, or transferring residents.
14. Monitors incontinent residents to ensure bed linens and clothing are clean and dry.
15. Reduces the risk of bedsores by promptly reporting observations of skin breakdown and pressure areas.
16. Communicates changes and ensures plan of care is being followed through effectively, recording changes in charts. Other Job Duties
17. Adheres to facility admission, discharge, and transfer policies and prepares resident rooms for arrival.
18. Visits resident rooms as necessary to promote interest in facility activity programs or to include those who are not able to attend facility activities.
19. Labels, organizes and stores resident's personal belongings, clothing, etc.
20. Provides support and assistance for dying residents and post-mortem care.
21. Promotes interdepartmental teamwork to meet resident needs.
22. Schedules events, movies, activities, parties, etc.
23. Plans, organizes, and participates in external facility events.
24. Provides quality nursing care to residents.
25. Delivers meals and performs feeding assistance to residents.
26. Performs vital sign monitoring/charting and observes residents for changes in condition or behavior and reports to nursing supervisors.
27. Assists residents in making appointments or scheduling errands.
28. Answers resident call bells promptly and courteously.
29. Promotes an environment of positive public relations by displaying a calm, caring, warm, and friendly atmosphere in the department and on each shift.