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Activities Aide

Finger Lakes Health
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Geneva, NY, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Activities Aide is responsible for organizing activities that cater to the needs and interests of residents, fostering their participation and sense of purpose.
  • Candidates are required to obtain CNA certification within six months of hire, although certification is not necessary to start the position.
  • Preferred qualifications include previous event planning experience and strong organizational skills, with a minimum requirement of a high school education.
  • Experience in a long-term care setting is essential, while activities experience or CNA training is preferred.
  • The salary for this position is not specified, but candidates should be prepared for a role that values both recreational knowledge and understanding of resident care.

The Activities Aide assists in providing organized activities that are appropriate to the needs and interests of each resident, encourages their voluntary choice of activities and participation, and promotes and maintains a sense of usefulness to self and others. Prepares initial and quarterly assessments. Maintains attendance sheets. Assists with performance improvement surveys.

 

Candidates must be willing to gain CNA certification within 6 months of hire into this position. CNA Trainee Classes offered on site; no certification is required to start. 


Seeking candidates with former event planning experience and high-level organizational skills. 

Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Minimum:
• High school education or equivalent
Preferred:
• College degree


LICENSE:

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Minimum:
• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant or become certified within 6 months of date of hire.
• BLS certification required through the RQI system during clinical orientation.


WORK EXPERIENCE:
Minimum:
• Experience in long term care setting
Preferred:
• Activities experience or CNA training


SKILLS:
Minimum:
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge about recreational activities
Preferred:
• Knowledge of common physical and mental disorders of the long term care resident
• knowledge of activities programs and interventions



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