Activity Aide

Company: Stellar Health Group
Location: Nashua
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Stellar Health Group - Summary:
Activity Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming, including one to one intervention, small group facilitation and large group presentations. Capable of documenting individual participation and value of approaches in medical record.
Qualifications:

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• Must demonstrate friendliness and diplomacy to all residents, staff members, families, volunteers and community organizations. Must use their energy and interest to work with residents living in a long-term care environment.
  
• Must use a collaborative approach to care for residents with all other facility personnel. Must demonstrate appropriate coping devices to deal with the metal and physical changes of the residents.
  
• Preferred two (2) years' experience in working with the elderly in a recreational or nursing setting.
  
  Experience:
  
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  • Prefer minimum of 500 hours of experience in activity programming in any setting prior to hire.
    
  • For high school/GED educated applicants, college courses must include on English course in composition, report or technical writing, and one course in areas of Art/Recreation Programming, Sciences, or Management with a passing grade.
    
    Essential Functions:
    
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    • Assists the resident activity director as needed.
      
    • Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the resident population.
      
    • Fosters a sense of community within the center environment.
      
    • Leads and participates in individual and group activities.
      
    • Utilizes a variety of models to achieve individualized programming, such as pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, etc.
      
    • Assists with decorating the facility and preparing for special events and seasonal parties.
      
    • Maintains records of activities and attendance.
      
    • Stores activity equipment and supplies and cleans area after conclusion of the activity.
      
    • Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
      

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