Activities Aide - Extended Care en Oneida Health

Description

Oneida Health is currently seeking a Full time Activities Aide to join the Leisure Activities Department in our Rehabilitation and Extended Care Facility. In this position, you will play a key role in planning, organizing, and implementing leisure activities for long-term residents. The Activities Aide demonstrates a commitment to the Activities Department and the ability to be innovative and take initiative in program planning. The ideal candidate is willing to work a varied schedule which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What You’ll be Great At:

• Actively soliciting each resident’s participation in activity programs through demonstrated enthusiasm.
• Posting weekly and monthly special events to each unit in a timely manner, as well as delivering weekly and monthly activity calendars directly to residents.
• Providing opportunity for socialization, one-on-one visits, sensory stimulation, and/or individual activity projects for those who are unable to participate in formal programs.
• Maintaining accurate record keeping upon admissions and transfers of residents; updating attendance sheets, religious sheets, and birthday sheets in a timely manner.
• Assists with inventory and maintaining neat, clean storage of activity supplies and equipment in appropriate areas.
• Decorating resident units to correlate with planned activities and/or upcoming holidays or significant events.
• Familiarizing self with resident needs, issues, and goals to appropriately support care plans.
• Supervising residents during community outing and all in-house activities to ensure safety.

Why We’re The Right Fit For You:

Why are we so awesome, you ask? Here are just a few reasons why we think you would love it at Oneida Health:

• We care about our people. Our employees are our #1 asset and we will always invest in their growth.
• We offer multiple pathways to success through continued education and department promotion.
• Your safety matters too. Providing safe work environments is always our approach.  
• With our technology investment strategy, we put the most advanced technology in the palm of your hand. Allowing you to do what you do best.
• We’re neat freaks. Oneida Health is consistently ranked among the top hospitals both regionally and nationally for safety and cleanliness.
• We respect and encourage work-life balance. 
• We are a JCAHO accredited facility with a strong reputation for patient outcomes and experience. If you are as crazy as we are about quality, apply today. We just might be your perfect match.

Qualifications

Your Essential Qualifications:

• Education:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
  • CNA Certification (Preferred)
• Experience:
  • 1-2 years of Direct Support or Nursing Home Care experience (Preferred)