Activity Aide
On-siteAurora, Colorado, United States or Aurora, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Conduct daily activity programs, oversee resident assessments, and maintain accurate documentation including participation records and progress notes. Lead a therapeutic, person-centered activity plan that reflects individual resident schedules, choices, and rights while following all federal and state regulations. Facilitate community involvement, assist with resident outings, and manage equipment and supplies. Provide feedback to the Activity Director to monitor program goals and ensure continuity of care within the team. Maintain the activity calendar, update boards, and communicate effectively with residents, families, and community providers.
Required Qualifications
- Hold a high school education or equivalent
- 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
- Valid, IL driver's license
- Must have a valid, IL driver's license
- Must be punctual and time efficient, especially as it relates to following the activity calendar
- 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
- Must be able to push, pull or carry 50 pounds
- 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
- 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 update calendars and boards daily
Desired Qualifications
- May prefer bi-lingual abilities based off of individual facilities
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