Activity Aide - SNF

## Description
**Position Summary**
Assists in providing recreational and diversional activity programs through implementation of the policies and procedures of Sarah Reed Senior Living and the Activities Department.
**Essential Duties & Responsibilities**

• Assists in implementing programs which provide entertainment, inter-communication, socialization, exercise, relaxation and provides an opportunity for creative expression fulfilling social and recreational needs.
• Supervises and directs those programs assigned by the Director of Activities, prepares materials, demonstrates techniques, gives instructions, and assists when necessary.
• Motivates residents to develop new hobbies and interests as well as encourages them to continue their current interests; stimulates socialization through participation in group activities.
• After being trained for the feeding program, will be provide that service to residents as assigned by nurse in charge
• Maintains an orderly Activity Room and storage areas.
• Assists residents to and from activities.
• Is aware of responsibilities during a fire drill.

**Non-Essential Duties & Responsibilities**

• Assists with scheduling programs on unit, utilizing the preferences of the current resident population.
• Other related duties and responsibilities that may become necessary as directed by the Director of Activities.

**Objectives of the Activities Department**

• Centers on residents' needs focusing on the residents' interests and potential.
• Provides stimulating programs to achieve personal enjoyment and satisfaction as well as developing teaching and maintaining skills, talents, and abilities.
• To relieve empty hours, monotony, boredom, and tensions arising from mental, emotional, and physical strains thus delaying mental and physical deterioration.
• To enjoy and develop fulfilling social relationships; to enrich residents' attitudes, interests, and experiences; to explore vocational and cultural pursuits; to be creative, inventive, and expressive.
• To help residents make a smoother and quicker adjustment to their new home, as well as help them to continue leading a productive life.

## Qualifications
**Qualifications**

• High School education.
• Previous experience with the elderly.
• Previous experience in social and recreational programs including music, art, and crafts

**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**

• Ability and patience to relate well to people of all age groups.
• Possess a deep sensitivity and commitment to the elderly, especially those who are ill, disabled or confused.
• Willingness to learn new ideas and skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

**Physical & Visual Requirements**

• Essential functions require frequent physical movement such as crouching, bending, kneeling, pulling, pushing, standing, stooping, grasping, reaching.
• Frequent light lifting, with occasional lifting of 35 to 50 pounds.
• Position will be exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions.