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The Alden Network · 3 months ago

Activity Aide (20-40hrs)

Bloomingdale, IL

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$15/hr - $17/hr

1+ years exp

The Alden Network is seeking an Activity Aide to enhance the quality of life for residents through engaging activities. The role involves leading therapeutic activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining detailed records of resident participation and preferences.

Assisted LivingHealth CareNursing and Residential Care

Responsibilities

Provide feedback to Activity Director for monitoring achievement of facility and program goals through a team approach

Lead a therapeutic, person-centered activity program, which constantly strives to enhance the quality of life of each resident and meets the Activity Mission and Philosophy

Follow all Activity Policies and Procedures and Federal and State regulations

Become knowledgeable of each individual resident’s background, cultural, life history, disease, and medical care needs in detail to ensure an appropriate person-centered activity plan

Activities shall be daily and shall reflect the schedules, choices, and rights of the residents

Be able to understand communication needs of residents, such as language services, communication boards, etc

Per direction of the Activity Director, conduct, oversee, and complete initial and all on-going assessments, including but not limited to social, medical, cognitive, communication abilities, spiritual needs, physical, neuro-psychological, behavioral, amongst others as it relates to individual activity/leisure

Document and complete all required documentation per Activity Director

Maintain the following records: Resident Daily Participation, Resident Progress notes, Leisure Interest Survey, and Activity Planning sheets to assist in scheduling and meeting resident needs

Assist to update activity boards through direction of the Activity Director, with a monthly theme that is creative, neat, and clean

Facilitate community involvement, such as inviting the community to events and programs

Assist in resident outings, which can include but not limited to shopping centers, movies, restaurants, community events, etc. that may also entail driving residents to and from the resident outing

Follow Activity staff schedules with a team approach and continuity of care

Work as team with staff and volunteers

Must maintain structure of activity schedule and conduct all activities on-time; May not cancel an activity without permission of Activity Director

Must maintain equipment and supplies in good clean order. Must notify Activity Director within 48 hours if any new materials are needed for scheduled activities and when repairs are needed

Must update calendars and boards daily

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Healthcare experienceActivity regulationsBilingual abilitiesEffective communicationEmpathyCompassionEnthusiasmPositive attitude

Required

Hold a high school education or equivalent

Have at least 1 year experience working in the healthcare field, volunteering or personal experience with the disabled population

Current knowledge of Federal and State activity regulations and/or ability to understand and interpret

Be able to read and write English

Must have a valid, IL driver's license

Must be punctual and time efficient, especially as it relates to following the activity calendar

Possess the qualities of empathy, compassion, understanding, enthusiasm, personable, energetic, positive, and humorous in order to effectively interact with residents, families, and staff

Must be able to relate and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people

Must be able to communicate effectively with to the community, other health professionals, outside professional organizations, senior services, government agencies, and any other provider or professional in the community

Understand and be able to manage emotional needs of yourself and the staff

Must be able to push, pull or carry 50 pounds

May be required to lift equipment, supplies, and occasionally move furniture

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday

Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, family members, personnel, and support