Activities Aide
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Activities Aide

Highland Care Center

Location: Jamaica,NY, USA

Date: 2024-05-09T07:25:27Z

Job Description:
Highland Care Center -

Activities Aide

Highland Care Center, a 320 bed Skilled Nursing Facility is currently seeking a dedicated Activities Aide to join our staff. We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great, supportive working environment for our dedicated staff!

Benefits

  • Medical Coverage including prescription coverage
  • Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Basic Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • Pension
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Employee of the Month
  • Safety Bingo Incentive

Responsibilities of the Activities Aide:

  • Develop, organize, and implement a program of activities to meet the social, emotional, physical, and other therapeutic needs of residents as identified on the residents plan of care and within the specified budget.
  • Initiate and promote activities both within the facility and outside the facility, as weather permits, ensuring the safety and well-being of each resident at all times.
  • Coordinate and verify that assistance is provided to residents for activities and events, as necessary.
  • Provide in room activities for residents who are unable to attend daily events.
  • Create an ongoing calendar of activities, which creatively meets multiple needs and is accessible and appealing to both men and women of all ages and abilities.
  • Consistently maintain standards for activity scheduling and documentation established by policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Solicit the involvement of the community (clubs, groups, organizations, agencies, churches, individuals, etc.) when planning facility activities and events.

Requirements of the Activities Aide:

  • High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
  • Six (6) months to one (1) year experience or related experience performing activity related duties.
  • Knowledge of the aging process and various resident activities.
  • Ability to assume leadership role in the Activity Department in the absence of the Activity Director.
  • Effective verbal and written English communication skills.

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