Activity Aide

JOB SUMMARY:

The key function of the Activity Assistant is to work with the Activity Director to implement an ongoing program of activities that are designed to meet the identified interests as well as the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each patient or resident. The CAA is expected to partner with other members of the team including, but not limited to Admissions, Nursing, Customer Service, Social Service and Dietary in order to promote and meet the psychosocial well-being of the patients, residents and their families. Promoting and developing positive peer relationships is an essential role function for the CAA.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in maintaining a balanced resident centered activity program for the Villa center by following the Activity Program Guidelines, Programming Guide(s) and direction from immediate supervisor.
• Reviews, reads, notates, and initializes the Daily Log and Department Log to document and learn about pertinent information and any resident’s physical and behavioral changes as well as activities information.
• Demonstrates proficiency and understands the QA (Quality Assurance Process) & essential quality service standards pertaining to enriching resident centered activities and programming.
• Partners with community team in striving for excellent quality care & service delivery as measured in the QA process.
• Partners with community team to ensure community follows all federal, state, local laws & regulations & Sunrise quality standards for resident care and services.
• Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with OSHA requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and policies.
• Adheres to safety rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to lead activities and motivate volunteers and fellow team members for their involvement in the social events and various scheduled social activities.
• Maintains a current appropriate federal and state license such as CDL (commercial driver’s license) and/or chauffeur license, applicable state license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with State, Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sunrise policy.
• Ability to relate positively, favorably, and cooperatively with others, including associates, residents, family members, and personnel of outside agencies and organizations.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Basic-advanced computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Positive disposition and a willingness to socialize.
• Strong propensity for cooperation, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Willingness to actively engage in Villa’s organizational culture.
• Encouraging, dedicated, and respectful.
• Travel: Up to 10%.
  
  
  

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Has active or in pursuit of NCCAP certification.
• One (1) year job related experience preferred in senior living communities.
  
  
  

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.
• Meet all health Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing
• requirements as needed.
• Dialogue concerning ADA reasonable accommodations are always available upon request - i.e. the interactive process.
  
  
  

SHARED CODE OF CONDUCT:

B.E.T.T.E.R. is Villa's Service Excellence Code of Conduct. Becoming a member of the Villa Team includes upholding Villa’s B.E.T.T.E.R. standards every day: Be Welcoming To All, Establish a Relationship, Trust & Respect, Teamwork, Engage & Communicate & Recognize.

This description has been prepared to assist individual VILLA Facilities in evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, and working conditions. Facilities are independent Limited Liability Companies and are free to amend or promulgate other guidelines. This job description indicates the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. Nothing contained herein is intended or shall be construed to create or constitute a contract of employment or establish employment at will between any employee or group of employees and the facility. The facility retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.

Villa Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.

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