Activity Aide

Basic Function

To carry out activities which meet the needs of all residents.

Essential Duties

• 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.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

Note: In terms of an 8 hour workday, “Occasionally” equals 1% to 33%; “Frequently,” 34% to 66%; “Continuously,” 67% to 100%.

• Employee’s job requires:
  
  
  

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently

Continuously

Bend Stoop

X

Squat

X

Crawl

X

Climb-Height

X

Reach above shoulder level

X

Crouch

X

Kneel

X

Balance

X

Push/Pull

X

• Lifting requirements:
  
  
  

Never

Occasionally

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