Activities Aide
Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc., the only faith based not-for-profit nursing and rehabilitation center in Schenectady County, is looking to hire an exceptional Activities Aide. Baptist Health is a skilled rehabilitation center and nursing home that provides full service for people requiring either long or short term comprehensive care.
The Activities Aide will provide an on-going activities program for their unit, including completing all paperwork involved with the position, and will attend care conferences for their unit.
The ideal candidate will:
- Dementia Activities Aide with a minimum of 2 years experience
- Looking for a qualified responsible, energetic person
- They also must be patient, empathetic, and have a genuine desire to improve the quality of life for the residents.
- Must have the ability to work independently as well as within a team.
- Must be able to Plan, Develop, and implement activities centered towards the elderly individuals particularly those with dementia.
- They must be able to create care plans and document the progress of the individual.
- Adapt activities to meet the needs of the individual needs and preferences.
- Ensure activities are suitable for all stages of dementia.
- There will be responsible for one weekend a month and rotating holidays.
- Possess great interpersonal skills, including group dynamics and teamwork
- Enjoy working with the elderly
- Conveys cheerful, positive attitude, patience and ability to motivate people
- Must be physically capable of transferring residents to and from activities
- Ability to work both independently and with supervision
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person