Activities Aide - Schenectady, NY
2 days ago
Job description
Full-time
Description
Kingsway is a locally-owned and family-operated senior living community located on a 25-acre campus in the Woodlawn section of Schenectady, New York. Since 1975. We are committed to uphold a tradition of excellence while providing compassion, respect, and dignity for each individual entrusted to our care. At Kingsway, not only will our residents experience a difference, but our staff will too.We understand the importance of balance between work and family life, and we are committed to working with you to help you meet your goals. Kingsway Community offers:
- Excellent Benefit packages for Full Time and Part Time Employees which include Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k and reduced Public Transportation passes.
- Opportunity for career advancement through our Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Repayment program.
Kingsway Community is no longer requiring employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19
Requirements
We are seeking a Activities Aide for our Senior Living Community.
- To uphold the morale of residents by offering adequate and diversified engagement activities with sufficient supervision for each activity, which may include covering for staff who are unable to come into work due to sickness.
- To engage residents who are temporarily afforded room visits only or/and prefer self-directed programs opportunities for engagement.
- To assist the Resident Engagement Department and supervise any volunteer services.
- To ascertain the meeting of the spiritual needs of the residents by arranging the visit of a Priest, Minister and/or Rabbi as directed by Resident Engagement Specialists.
- To assist with community outings to various points of interest which may include shopping, historical places, parks, places of worship.
- To organize each resident on his/her birthday and assist with facilitating monthly birthday parties to honor the residents which may include suggesting themes and entertainment.
- To facilitate Holidays events throughout the year which may include decorating, parties/other opportunities for community engagement.
- To inform all residents of the upcoming activities and keeping a current schedule of events on the bulletin board(s).
- To recognize behavioral & physical changes in the residents & report them to Resident Engagement Specialists, Senior Resident Engagement Specialist, Director of Resident Engagement and Nursing as appropriate.
- Welcome new residents with welcome gifts and assist with acclimating to new surroundings and facilitating new friendships.
- Maintain attendance in engagement programs for all residents. Engage with Resident Council, Interdisciplinary Team, Director of Resident Engagement/Senior Resident Engagement Specialist to ensure engagement times and engagement programs allow for maximum resident participation. Ensuring pictures are on the Electronic Medical Record.
- To perform a social evaluation (All About Me forms) upon admission of each new resident, his/her interests, background, etc.
- To participate in in-services or training that will benefit your abilities or the program itself as well as providing suggestions for trainings for engagement staff.
- To perform all duties and responsibilities that are deemed appropriate and/or necessary by the Senior Resident Engagement Specialist/Director of Resident Engagement.
- Participate in Monthly Departmental Engagement meetings and participate as needed in Service Plan meetings.
Learn more about working at Kingsway Community at our careers page:
Salary Description
$ $19.00 hourly
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