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Living Legends Health Memory Care Certified Activity Aide in BOONVILLE, New York
Pay or shift range: $21 USD to $23 USD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, shift, benefit selection or other job-related reasons.
Description
Memory Care Certified Activity Aide
RATE: $21.00 - $23.00/hr. (depending on experience)
SHIFT: Full-Time, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM including every other weekend
Sign-on Bonus: Up to $3,000
JOB SUMMARY:
The Memory Care Certified Activity Aide works directly with Activities Director to implement and facilitate engaging activities specifically designed for individuals with dementia and memory impairments in a memory care facility, focusing on maintaining cognitive function, social interaction, and overall well-being by utilizing specialized techniques and approaches while adhering to established care plans and safety protocols.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in development and conducting activity programming for memory care unit in collaboration with Activities Director.
Assist with resident care as required.
Ensure activity attendance records are maintained.
Ensure programming equipment is in good repair and stored in safe location.
Attend QOL for Memory Care patients.
Assist in the selection of safe and adequate space, setting, equipment and supplies for activities programs that are person centered and culturally diverse. Transportsresidents per care plan to activity, event meals and visitations.
Is available for scheduled weekend and evening activities at a minimum of two times per month.
Carries out group/individual activities programs independently; including set up and clean-up of activity.
Possesses knowledge of a variety of leisure time activities and is able to teach these to the residents.
Engages resident in therapeutic task groups specialized for resident with dementia related diseases.
Understands and has knowledge of residents’ diet restrictions and adaptive equipment needs.
Assists with cleaning and preparing the dining room for meals as needed.
Provides redirection to residents who are attempting to self-ambulate. Alert appropriate staff as necessary.
Assists with any necessary transportation of patient/residents via Geri/wheelchair to and from programs. Provides guidance/direction of ambulatory patients/residents when necessary.
Assist with data related to daily individual attendance records for patients/residents.
Assists in the development of monthly activities schedule based upon individual and group needs, interests and capabilities.
Participates in facility CQI meetings as directed by the Activities Director
Maintains resident rights
Maintains HIPAA privacy, security, and confidentiality standards
Follows all established policies and procedures
Follows universal precautions and Infection Control techniques
Maintains Corporate Compliance standards
Contributes to facility continuous quality improvement initiatives
Follows Safety Procedures by keeping areas free of hazardous conditions
Economical and careful with supplies and equipment
Prepares any other necessary duties as assigned by Supervisor
Attends all required in-service
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Displays optimism fostering a spirit of teamwork, positive attitude and conflict resolution among co-workers. Interacts positively with residents, family members and visitors in all circumstances.
Excellent Communication Skills, coordinating activities in conjunction with other departments to ensure residents feel safe and empowered. Interacts positively withfamily members, updating them on how resident is doing in activities.
Strive for excellence performing duties with measured accuracy and timeliness and exhibiting a commitment to strive for excellence.
Problem solver identifying actual/potential problems and creates an action plan for resolution and then measuring outcomes to determine course of action.
Displays excellent Customer Service by assisting and cooperating with other personnel and interdisciplinary teams exhibiting helpfulness and support to all team members.
Provides direction to visitors, staff, volunteers and external populations.
Ability to lead a team and delegate tasks professionally, brings concerns promptly to Supervisor or designee, assists in welcoming and integrating new staff into facilities.
Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and punctuality.
Comes to work in neat, clean attire and consistently presents an appropriate professional appearance.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Minimum: High School diploma
Preferred: Associate degree
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum: 6 months experience as a CNA working with dementia population
Preferred: 1 year of experience working as a CNA with dementia population
CERTIFICATION:
- Valid NYS Certified Nursing Assistant certification
Qualifications
Education
Required
- High School or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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