Activities Aide at Rosebud Health Care Center – Forsyth, Montana

Department Name: Activities

Position Title: Activity Aide

Reports To: DON

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

In this position, the Activity Aide provides meaningful activities and companionship to the elders at the Nursing Home.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare activities and supervise elders in scheduled activities.
• Assist elders in obtaining their meals during mealtimes when needed.
• Maintain record of activity participation, as needed.
• Encourage all elders to participate in activities.
• Ensure all Resident Rights are respected and adhered to.
• Pass out snacks, as needed.
• Drive elders on trips, as needed.
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times.
• Be courteous and respectful to elders and colleagues at all times.
• Participate in activities with the elders, as needed.
• Assist in ambulating elders to/from activities, as needed.
• Conduct self in accordance with RHCC employee manual and policies.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality; adhere to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
• Read and understand all RHCC Human Resource Policies.

The employee will demonstrate the ability to: manage time, maintain a safe and clean environment, practice confidentiality, treat all persons with respect and professional courtesy, accept change, support the mission and vision of Rosebud Health Care Center (RHCC), accept and provide constructive feedback, be a team player, and adhere to the infection control, fire and safety, disaster and hazardous waste policies. The employee must also demonstrate the competencies for the position and adhere to policies and procedures for their department.

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in accordance with regulatory, legal, and organizational policies and procedures.

Reporting Relationship:

• Director of Nursing

Employees Supervised:

• N/A

Physical Demands:

XXX Indicates the physical requirements that apply to this position

Sedentary - Primarily sitting with 10 lbs. maximum lifting

XXX: Light - 20 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs.

Medium - Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs.

Heavy - Lifting 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.

Very Heavy - Lifting over 100 lbs. with frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.

Checked are the appropriate factors for this position

• Occasionally:0-33% of the work shift
• Frequently: 34-66% of the work shift
• Constantly: 67-100% of the work shift
• N/A: Not Applicable for this position

Physical Factors:

Standing - Frequently

Walking - Frequently

Sitting - Frequently

Pushing (wt. 50+) - Occasionally

Pulling (wt. 50+) - Occasionally

Stooping - Occasionally

Kneeling - Occasionally

Crouching - Occasionally

Reaching - Frequently

Filing - Occasionally

Typing (Computer) - Occasionally

Copying - Frequently

Talking - Frequently

Hearing - Frequently

Visual Acuity - Frequently

Driving - Occasionally

Environmental Factors:

Exposure to Weather - Occasionally

Extreme Heat - N/A

Extreme Cold - N/A

Noise - Occasionally

Dust, Vapors, Fumes - Occasionally

Odors - Occasionally

Bloodborne Pathogens: XXX indicates the appropriate category for position

Category I - Job classification in which tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue

XXX: Category II - Job classification in which tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.

Category III - Job classification in which tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and category tasks are not a condition of employment.

Protective Equipment: XXX indicates the equipment that may be required to be worn in this position

Not Applicable

Hearing Protection

XXX: Gloves

Goggles

Safety Glasses

Face Shields

Face Masks-Surgical, N95 ,Respirator

Moisture Resistant – Gown/Lab Coat

Education, Experience and Licensure/Certification Requirements: Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must possess a valid Montana Driver’s License.
• Experience in dealing with and assisting elderly or handicapped persons helpful.
• CPR and First Aid card is not required, but would be beneficial.