• Activities Aide TMR

    Catholic Health (Kenmore, NY)


    Salary: 16.39-21.79 USD

     

    Facility: McAuley Residence SNF Sub Acute

     

    Shift: Shift 9

     

    Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000

     

    Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 1199

     

    Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

     

    Work Schedule: Varied with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

    Hours:

    8:00am-4:00pm, 9:00am-5:00pm, 12:00pm-8:00pm

    Summary:

    It is the purpose of the Activities Aide to assist the Activities Director and Activities Supervisor in providing social, recreational and other purposeful activities to each resident in the Skilled Nursing Facility in order to stimulate the resident's mental, physical and sensory capabilities to their fullest extent. To enable the residents to foster a sense of usefulness, self-respect and dignity in maintaining their quality of life. To serve as a resource person for information regarding the resident and to encourage and motivate their participation in these programs to they're fullest capacity.

    Responsibilities:

    EDUCATION

    + High School Education

    + New York State Operator's License (without blemish)

    + New York State Operator's License (without blemish)

    EXPERIENCE

    + One (1) year experience in health care field

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    + Wheelchair operation and safe usage

    + Good driving and vision skills

    + Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language

    + Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non verbal communication

    + Ability to assist in delivery of programs to promote socialization, recreation and enjoyment consistent with residents individual physical, mental, cultural and ethnic needs. Requires personable interactions with staff, residents, visitors and families.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    + May be subject to family members, visitors and staff who may be distressed

    + Rotating assignment of weekends, holidays, and evening

    + May be subject to call back to facility as needed

    + May be subject to bloodborne pathogens and occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials

    ENVIRONMENT

    + Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs.

    + Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions.

    + Work in office seating, throughout the facility and in various areas during outings

    REQNUMBER: 38213