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Job Description
This position is located at the Gallatin Rest Home and is responsible for implementing recreational and social activities to enhance the quality of life for residents. Activities may include exercise, bingo, crafts, seasonal celebrations, and games. The Activity Aide reports to the Activities Coordinator and does not supervise other personnel.
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY IMPLEMENTATION
Collaborate daily with the Activities Coordinator to review and prepare for scheduled programming. Plans, sets up, and leads daily activities such as group games, sensory stimulation, exercise, bingo, arts and crafts, birthday/holiday parties, and other events that support residents' physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being. Adapts programming as needed based on residents' abilities, interests, or requests from residents or families. Escorts residents to and from activities, both within the facility and to off-site events as appropriate. Conducts one-on-one visits to provide companionship and meaningful interaction. Observes and documents resident participation, engagement level, responsiveness, and duration of involvement in activities. Communicates with the Activities Coordinator and interdisciplinary team regarding changes in resident needs (e.g., diet, mobility, behavior) to tailor programming appropriately. Cleans and sanitizes activity supplies and spaces after use to maintain infection control and safety standards. Must be physically able to assist and maneuver residents in wheelchairs during activities and transitions.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Performs additional duties as assigned by the supervisor. This may include covering for co-workers, participating in training, contributing to special events or projects, and other support tasks. If the County declares a local emergency (e.g., fire, flood, earthquake), all employees may be required to support emergency response and recovery efforts.
This position requires:
Knowledge of the physical, emotional, and cognitive needs of older adults. Familiarity with group activity facilitation, behavior observation, and appropriate documentation. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with residents, families, and staff. The ability to adapt activities to various ability levels and preferences. The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to: High school diploma or GED Previous experience working with older adults in a care setting is preferred
Drug and Alcohol Policy:
This is a safety-sensitive position and is designated as a "testable position" under Gallatin County's Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy (Section 526). Pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and return-to-duty testing may be required.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Work is performed in a long-term care environment and involves frequent standing, walking, lifting, and moving of supplies and equipment. Physical strength and stamina are required to assist residents with mobility and transfers (e.g., pushing wheelchairs). As a condition of hire, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a background check. Please be prepared to attach the following documents when you submit your application materials: cover letter | resume | three work references. 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, creed, religion, color, or national origin or because of age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex when the reasonable demands of the position do not require an age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex distinction.
