SNF Activities Aide - Full Time - Flex

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

Reporting to the Director of Activities, it is the responsibility of the Activities Aide to work as a team member along with the nursing, dietary, rehabilitation, social work and housekeeping staff members to provide daily activity options as well as assist with other non-clinical tasks as needed or assigned.

• →Complete initial assessments of new admissions within seven days of admission. Complete documentation for Swing Bed patients within two days of admission to Swing Bed status.
• →Assist in monthly calendar planning.
• →Assist in transporting residents to and from programs. Accompany and assist residents on scheduled outings.
• →Keep attendance records of resident participation including types of involvement, level of and responses to involvement including involvement in volunteer opportunities. Document resident behaviors and interventions used. Utilize documentation in electronic medical record.
• →Post scheduled activities for the day and deliver newspapers to residents. Coordinate resident mail delivery as needed.
• →Report noted changes, need for information, etc. to other departments as warranted regarding resident status and program changes.
• →Participates required annual in-service training programs as assigned.
• →Maintain organization of supply cupboards. Set up activity area, including moving furniture, as needed for the various programs. Assist residents in obtaining materials as needed in completing projects for independent activities (i.e. books from the book cart).
• →Conduct group programs designed to promote cognitive and physical functioning, socialization, recreation, creativeness and spiritual expression.

• High School Diploma or GED

• Certified Nursing Assistant license
• Previous long term care experience preferred
• Preferred experience with senior care recreational planning
• Computer Skills

• The responsibilities of this position involve significant physical activities including standing, lifting (up to 60 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and twisting. Purpose and Essential Functions

• Onsite - 220 Steuben Street Montour Falls, NY 14865
• Shift - Rotational Shifts including Weekends

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.

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