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Oneida Health

Activities Aide - Extended Care

Oneida Health, Oneida, New York, United States, 13421

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Job Location Oneida Health Rehabilitation & Extended Care - Oneida, NY

Position Type Full Time

Education Level High School/GED

Salary Range $16.00 - $18.50 Hourly

Travel Percentage None

Job Shift Days/Evenings

Job Category Activities

Description

Oneida Health is currently seeking a Full time Activities Aide

to join the Leisure Activities Department in our Rehabilitation and Extended Care Facility. In this position, you will play a key role in planning, organizing, and implementing leisure activities for long-term residents. The Activities Aide demonstrates a commitment to the Activities Department and the ability to be innovative and take initiative in program planning. The ideal candidate is willing to work a varied schedule which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What You'll be Great At:

Actively soliciting each resident's participation in activity programs through demonstrated enthusiasm. Posting weekly and monthly special events to each unit in a timely manner, as well as delivering weekly and monthly activity calendars directly to residents. Providing opportunity for socialization, one-on-one visits, sensory stimulation, and/or individual activity projects for those who are unable to participate in formal programs. Maintaining accurate record keeping upon admissions and transfers of residents; updating attendance sheets, religious sheets, and birthday sheets in a timely manner. Assists with inventory and maintaining neat, clean storage of activity supplies and equipment in appropriate areas. Decorating resident units to correlate with planned activities and/or upcoming holidays or significant events. Familiarizing self with resident needs, issues, and goals to appropriately support care plans. Supervising residents during community outing and all in-house activities to ensure safety. Why We're The Right Fit For You:

Why are we so awesome, you ask? Here are just a few reasons why we think you would love it at Oneida Health:

We care about our people. Our employees are our #1 asset and we will always invest in their growth. We offer multiple pathways to success through continued education and department promotion. Your safety matters too. Providing safe work environments is always our approach. With our technology investment strategy, we put the most advanced technology in the palm of your hand. Allowing you to do what you do best. We're neat freaks. Oneida Health is consistently ranked among the top hospitals both regionally and nationally for safety and cleanliness. We respect and encourage work-life balance. We are a JCAHO accredited facility with a strong reputation for patient outcomes and experience. If you are as crazy as we are about quality, apply today. We just might be your perfect match. Qualifications

Your Essential Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent (Required) CNA Certification (Preferred)

Experience:

1-2 years of Direct Support or Nursing Home Care experience (Preferred)