Activity Coordinator jobs in Utica, NY

Memory Care Certified Activity Aide

STARTING RATE: $17.50

SHIFT: Full-Time, Day/Evening e/o weekend

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. Transports
residents 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

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 with
family 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:
Preferred: 6 months experience as a Activities Aide working with dementia population

APPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:
Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Attn: Robert Dolan, Director of Recruitment and Marketing
232 Academy Street
Boonville, NY 13309
TEXT: 315.832.8200 for more information

ABOUT US:

VestraCare is a portfolio of four health care facilities in New York state, including: Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk; Roscoe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Roscoe; Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Boonville; and Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Johnson City. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and The McGuire Group.

Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.

Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!

Education

• High School or better

Skills

• Compassion
• People Skills

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)