Activity Aide - Nursing Home jobs in Pennsylvania

Yeadon Rehabilitation and Nursing -

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The Activities Aide provides therapeutic activities to residents that are designed to meet the interests and to improve the physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being of each resident according to the comprehensive resident assessment and plan of care.

Individual resident programs assist the resident to maintain lifelong interests and self-esteem while promoting physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning.

The Activities Aide provides activities in accord with the facility policies and procedures and consistent with state and federal laws and regulations.

Responsibilities :

Carries out individual and group activities that meet the functional levels, needs and interests (including cultural and religious interests) of each resident.

Follows the planned calendar of recreation opportunities.

Provides activities to residents requiring individual interventions that reflect life-long interests (such as music, reading, and visits with people of shared interests) and that are adapted to the individual's functional abilities and level of participation.

Assists residents with these activities as needed.

Gathers data from assigned residents to complete and update activities assessments and plans of care.

• Actively prepares for and participates in the plan of care meetings.
• Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information.

Education : High School diploma or equivalent required .

Work Experience : (Preferred) One-year supervised experience in a health care setting providing therapeutic activities to individuals.

DISCLAIMER

Our facility is free from illegal use of drugs and alcohol (and the effects thereof) in the workplace.

Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Last updated : 2024-04-26