Memory Care -Recreation Aide

at  Spring Hills of Matawan

Position Summary: Assists the Director of Activities in designing, creating, initiating and coordinating a wide variety of multi-level, age-appropriate recreational and educational activities for the residents of the community. Reports to the Director of Activities.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

An Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Standing (over 2/3), walking (over 2/3), using hands to finger, handle or feel (over 2/3), reach with hands and arms (over 2/3), climb and balance (over 1/3), stoop, kneel (1/2-2/3), talk or hear (Over 2/3), taste or smell (Over 1/3). Lifting up to 10 pounds (over 2/3), Up to 25 pounds (1/3-2/3); Up to 50 pounds (under 1/3).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attends work as scheduled and follows community’s call-off procedures.
• Implement programs of individual and group activities based on residents’ needs.
• Complete the activity component of the resident assessment within 14 days of admission and review and update the program as necessary but at least quarterly.
• Use the resident assessment protocols (RAPs) to determine whether to proceed to care planning for concerns related to a resident’s activity.
• Gather data and document required ancillary assessments including but not limited to resident assessment protocol summary documentation.
• Identify and document in the resident’s care plan, the activity interests, needs and concerns of the resident.
• Care plans will be reviewed and updated as necessary but at least quarterly.
• Document all interaction with resident and/or family in the assessment, care plan and progress notes as required by federal and state requirements.
• Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team and attend all resident care conferences.
• Plan and implement Reality Orientation programs when appropriate.
• Plan and conduct activity programs to assist residents to return to the community.
• Plan and conduct Residents’ Council meetings.
• Plan and implement evening and weekend functions as necessary.
• Take part in in-service education programs and attend all in-service sessions relating to the Activity Program.
• Schedule and supervise volunteers. Implement community events related to residents’ interests.
• Supervise barber and beauty parlor activities.
• Schedule and implement room visits and in-room activities for residents unable to leave their rooms.
• Schedule and implement indoor and outdoor activity programs.
• Maintain an activity attendance record for each resident.
• Maintain an adequate supply of materials to implement activity programs.
• Observe infection control procedures related to the Activity Program.
• Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision.
• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, facility staff, physicians and ancillary service providers.
• Protect the confidentiality and security of all resident and facility information.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co workers.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Spring Hill PASL, LLC.
• Performs other duties as assigned