Activity Aide - Nursing Home assists with the planning and implementation of activities for nursing home residents. Helps design programs to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills. Being an Activity Aide - Nursing Home may prepare reports on patients' progress. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Activity Aide - Nursing Home typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Activity Aide - Nursing Home works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be an Activity Aide - Nursing Home typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
This position is located in the Gallatin Rest Home and is responsible for coordinating and providing recreational activities to residents such as providing hair care, exercise, bingo, birthday celebrations, provides resident transportation to and from appointments and performs other related functions. The position reports to the Rest Home Activities Coordinator and does not supervise other personnel.
Each duty listed below makes up at least 20% of the job, and all other functions are included in Other Duties as Assigned. All duties below are essential functions unless otherwise indicated.
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY IMPLEMENTATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
This work requires knowledge of the physical, emotional, and mental needs, behaviors, and abilities of the elderly; activity planning; charting requirements; facility procedures; and knowledge in an area that can be shared with residents (e.g., art, music, cosmetology, crafts, pet care, etc.); skill in leading group activities; excellent communication skills; and the ability to operate a motor vehicle to transport patients.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience in a similar capacity is preferred but not required.
KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION:
The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and some related work experience.
LICENSE: Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the state of Montana and be insurable under the county’s liability policies. As a condition of hire, pre-employment drug testing may be done.
NOTE: Must be willing to work in a smoke-free environment.
As a condition of hire, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a criminal history check and background investigation.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: Go to the Gallatin County website, click on the "Careers" box, locate this job and click APPLY. OR copy and paste this direct link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gallatinmt/
To be considered for this position please be prepared to attach the following required documents:
Gallatin County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment on the basis of merit and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, or physical or mental disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.64 - $19.12 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
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Work Location: In person