Activities Assistant - AM Shift- Every third weekend

Activity Aide Job Description

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, every third weekend and holiday, 72-80 hours per pay period. Weekend hours fluctuate
Wage: $17.08 – $18.50 per hour

Benefits include: Free employee-only health insurance, vision coverage, HSA options, retirement with a 4% employer match after one year, scholarship opportunities, competitive wages, and a Social Committee that organizes fun activities and events for staff throughout the month.

General Job Responsibilities1. Communication & Teamwork

• Develop and maintain effective communication and cooperation with interdepartmental personnel and other departments within the facility to ensure all services and activities meet resident needs.

2. Environmental Care

• Understand and perform job functions related to maintaining environmental care within the facility.

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents.

• Follow proper infection control practices in all aspects of work.

3. Safety Responsibilities

• Recognize safety responsibilities for residents and report occupational hazards or injuries according to facility policy and procedures.

• Recognize personal responsibility for safety while on the job and for the safety of others.

• Identify and remove environmental dangers when possible.

• Use safety devices appropriately and ensure proper implementation.

4. Equipment and Maintenance

• Complete maintenance service request slips for equipment needing repair.

• Include date, time, and signature on all requests.

5. Body Mechanics and Lifting

• Apply proper body mechanics when lifting and moving objects.

• Use appropriate transfer techniques consistent with safe lifting practices.

6. Emergency Preparedness

• Participate in disaster drills (fire, tornado, severe weather, etc.) when scheduled or on duty.

• Develop knowledge of procedures for emergency situations.

• Practice fire safety and accident prevention procedures.

• Maintain a calm and professional demeanor in tense or emergency situations.

7. Policy Compliance

Follow all policies and procedures governing the operation of Glenwood Village Care Center, including:

• Attend required orientation and receive instruction regarding departmental duties.

• Attend general orientation and required in-service education programs.

• Understand and utilize the department procedure manual.

• Adhere to the Vulnerable Adult Abuse Prevention Policy.

• Follow HIPAA privacy rules and regulations.

• Uphold resident rights at all times.

8. Professional Work Standards

• Demonstrate dependable and professional work habits.

• Adhere to requirements outlined in the personnel policy manual.

Employees must:

• Report absences according to policy.

• Arrive on time and work scheduled shifts.

• Communicate suggestions, concerns, or grievances constructively.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding work-related staff situations.

• Maintain good personal hygiene and professional grooming.

• Wear appropriate uniform attire.

Dress Code

• Jeans may be worn on Fridays per the personnel policy manual.

• No open-toed shoes are allowed for direct care staff.

Activity Aide ResponsibilitiesResident Activities

• Assist with or lead assigned group and one-to-one activity programs.

• Assist residents to and from activity programs.

Resident Monitoring

• Report any changes in resident behavior, safety hazards, or procedural concerns to appropriate staff.

Activity Planning

• Distribute monthly activity calendars to residents and designated areas.

• Assist with evaluating residents based on:

  • Background

  • Activity interests

  • Abilities

  • Physical limitations

  • Needs for meaningful activity programs.

Documentation

• Maintain up-to-date daily attendance records for each resident participating in activities.

Environment & Decorations

• Develop and display seasonal or holiday decorations.

• Assist with maintaining planters, flowers, and bird feeders as needed.

Volunteer Support

• Assist and provide direction to volunteers when necessary.

Resident Mail

• Ensure resident mail is delivered appropriately.
  (Applies to Care Center residents only.)

Meetings & Training

• Attend and participate in:

  • Staff meetings

  • Care plan meetings

  • In-service training programs

  • Other meetings as assigned.