Activities Aide

Maplewood Nursing and Rehab Center -

At Maplewood Nursing and Rehab we pride ourselves on a family environment and providing each resident with exactly the care he or she needs. We create a tailor-made care plan for every resident, because each and every one has unique needs, goals, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Carries out individual and group activities that meet the functional levels, needs and interests (including cultural and religious interests) of each resident. Follows the planned calendar of recreation opportunities.

Provides activities to residents requiring individual interventions that reflect life-long interests (such as music, reading, and visits with people of shared interests) and that are adapted to the individual's functional abilities and level of participation. Assists residents with these activities as needed.

Adapts activities to match the cognitive and physical functional levels of the residents through the use of task segmentation, verbal prompts, set-up assistance, physical assists and demonstrations.

The Rec Aide provides activities in accord with the facility policies and procedures and consistent with state and federal laws and regulations.