Activity Aide

Basin, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Retirement Center is seeking a qualified individual to fill the part-time position of Activities Aide. This part-time position assists the Activities Department in the dementia unit helping WRCs community members maintain their highest quality of life by providing various activities based on each persons preferences needs and capabilities.

Within the first year of employment this person will commit to completing and passing both a Certified Nurse Aide class and the State certification exam for a Certified Nurse Aide. The Wyoming Retirement Center will pay for all CNA class and certification exam expenses.

**This position is eligible for a $2000 hiring bonus **See notes for eligibility and conditions

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Human Resource Contact:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

Conducts individual and group activities in the mens and womens dementia units.
Documents resident activities and participation.
Communicates changes to the Activities Director.
Assists Activities staff with various group activities such as Bingo crafts bowling etc.
Setting up activities and gathering residents to participate.
Cleaning the kitchen and other activity equipment (i.e. popcorn machine snow cone machine).
Assists Activities staff on resident outings.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES /**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to those who have experience working with persons who have mental health dementia and medical needs.

Preference may also be given to applicants who have their Wyoming CNA certification.

**Applicants who have completed and passed a Nursing Assistant Course must pass the State of Wyoming Certified Nurse Assistant exam within 120 days of hire.

**Within the first year of employment applicants must complete and pass a Certified Nurse Aide class and the State certification exam for a Certified Nurse Aide. The Wyoming Retirement Center will pay for all expenses for the CNA class and certification exam.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of skills necessary to work with others.
Knowledge of good oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of abilities for enthusiasm and excitement about scheduled activities.
Knowledge of basic computer skills.
Knowledge of skills required to prioritize work and to be flexible.
Knowledge of CPR and basic First Aid.
Knowledge and use of good body mechanics.
Knowledge of skills required to communicate with the elderly and impaired while being caring and compassionate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associates Degree (typically in Healthcare)

Experience:
No prior experience required

Certificates Licenses Registrations:
CNA Certification obtained within twelve (12) months of hire

Education & Experience Substitution:
1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Human Services)

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

CNA Certification obtained within twelve (12) months of hire

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to:

Work holidays evenings and/or weekends as scheduled
Be physically active throughout the day (i.e. walking stooping bending lifting)
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
This is a Part-time Position
For the health and protection of the persons we care for annual influenza vaccination is required.
Employees of this facility will be expected to follow all rules and requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding COVID-19.
A background check including the taking of fingerprints will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation the Department of Family Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
Pre-employment drug testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions (direct patient care positions are considered safety-sensitive). Drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
Voluntary separation of employment from the Wyoming Retirement Center within the first year after the CNA certification exam date will require the employee to reimburse all expenses to the Wyoming Retirement Center.
The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.
** Hiring Bonus eligibility and conditions
- New state employees and temporary employees accepting a permanent position
- Current state employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been open to the public
- One year of service in the position must be completed. Failure to complete this requirement will require reimbursement of the bonus with the funds deducted from the final pay.
- Internal candidates will be required to remain in the position for a minimum of (1) year from the promotion date.
- Employees will only be eligible for (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.

Supplemental Information

Visit us online at: here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Wyoming Retirement Center is seeking a qualified individual to fill the part-time position of Activities Aide. This part-time position assists the Activities Department in the dementia unit helping WRCs community members maintain the...