Activity Aide (On-Call) - St. Croix County : Job Details

Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:This position provides purposeful and meaningful activities to residents of the health care center; to interact with residents on a daily basis, providing social, cognitive, emotional and spiritual interactions and stimulation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assists in planning, implementing and directing the activity programs of this facility.
• Participates in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
• Participates in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Interviews residents or family members to obtain activity information and goals for the residents.
• Arranges filed trips and other community outings.
• Decorates facility units to assist with resident reality orientation.
• Attends and participates in outside and facility training programs that are appropriate to activity programming.
• Recommends equipment and supply needs for the Activity Department.
• Assists with developing a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished.
• Reviews and revises care plans, MDS's and assessments as needed and at least quarterly.
• Ensures Department work areas are maintained in a clean, sanitary and safe manner.
• Provides reading materials, tapes and records in Braille, assists in providing library service for residents through cooperation with local library.
• Makes routine visits to residents that are unable to attend structured groups by visiting with them, writing letters, running errands, etc.
• Assists with documenting cost of activity groups and other activity expenditures.
• Assists in scheduling movies, planning parties and providing games/activities for residents.
• Encourages residents to participate in hobbies and crafts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of PPE and its proper use for personal safety measures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all resident care information and assure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times per HIPAA.
• Ability to create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth and personal interest as well as a clean environment.
• Ability to work tactfully and cooperatively with residents, families, visitors and entire staff throughout the organization.
• Ability to verbally communicate with residents, families, the public and other members of the organization.
• Must be able to exhibit a warm, cheerful caring manner.
• Must be able to safely perform the essential job functions.
• General knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, equipment and office assistance techniques.
• Knowledge of County and department programs and policies.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate appropriately/professionally.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the staff, supervisor, and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal form.
• Must be proficient in workplace English and spelling.
• Ability to read County policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; SDS sheets, safety manuals, maps, etc.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to calculate mathematical calculations.

REASONING ABILITY

• Must be able to remain calm when called upon to assist residents during emergencies.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to develop, interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of open records law and other applicable State and Federal Statutes and Regulations.
• Organizational and time management skills needed to meet deadlines.
• Must have ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
• Ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.
• Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to think quickly, maintains self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to use good judgement and effectively solve problems.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee's supervisor. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work frequently requires walking, standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
• Vaccinations and testing as required by local, state, or federal regulations and/or other regulating entities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is primarily in a health care setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Age 16 or older.
• Completed Personal Care Worker training preferred.
• Previous experience in a caregiver role preferred.
• Must successfully pass criminal and caregiver background check.

Posting Pay Range: $16.63 - $23.17Posting Expected Pay Range: $16.63 - $18.82 Department: HHS - Health Care Campus FTE: 0.0 St. Croix County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to an individual's race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.