Activity Aide - Oak Lawn, United States - ALIYA of Oak Lawn
Description
Come join our AMAZING Skilled Nursing Facility Team as a PART-TIME ACTIVITY AIDE on weeknights and weekends
ALIYA Healthcare is a skilled nursing facility located in the Oak Lawn area.
Our goal is to raise the bar on quality care and provide a positive customer service environment.
Essential Duties:
To carry out activities which meet the needs of all residents.
- Assist in planning and implementation of individual and group activities.
- Carries out activities part of care plan.
- Incorporates residents' interests into activities and discussion.
- Gives residents opportunities for choices and self-expression.
- Makes contact with each resident on his/her unit daily.
- Makes suggestions for new and varied activities.
- Identifies and provides adaptive devices for those with sensory deficits (i.e., large-print books, tape recorders).
- Promotes self-esteem and social interaction with residents.
- Provides activities for those with special needs (i.e., depressed terminally ill, bedridden).
- Encourages participation and involvement of all residents.
- Posts monthly and weekly schedules per Activity Director.
- Updates and changes schedules and R. O. boards per Activity Director.
- Prepares for and participates in resident care conference.
- Maintains a clean work and storage area.
- Uses proper body mechanics.
- Follows proper infection control practices.
- Observes for resident safety when in resident care areas.
- Charts legibly, with standard grammar and spelling.
- Adheres to legal requirements and proper policies and procedures in documentation.
- Prepares sites and materials for activities.
- Maintains equipment in safe and functional condition.
- Treats residents and staff with respect and dignity.
- Adheres to all facility and department safety policies and procedures.
Supervision Received:
Receives supervision from Activity Director.
Qualifications:
- No convictions for abuse, neglect or mistreatment or for misappropriation of property.
- Prompt and regular attendance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to read, write and make simple calculations and follow oral and written directions.
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