Activities Aide
As an Activity Aide, you will be responsible for assisting the Activity Director in the planning and implementation of activities for nursing home residents. You will help to design programs to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills.
The ideal candidate must be an STNA!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Must possess valid Ohio driver’s license
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of residents served
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
- Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning
- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity services
- Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
- Must be able to complete all other duties as assigned by direct supervisor or designee
Education:
- Must possess, as a minimum, a high-school diploma or its equivalent
Working Conditions:
- Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility
- Moves intermittently during working hours Is subject to frequent interruptions Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
- Attends and participates in continuing educational programs
- May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals
- Join us our activity department for this fun & rewarding job!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote a drug-free workplace. We also offer a number of benefits to full-time associates including, but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a voluntary 401(k) retirement savings plan.
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