Activities Aide

About the role

Are you energized by creating meaningful experiences that help people stay connected, engaged, and thriving? Do you enjoy building relationships, bringing creativity to your work, and making a positive difference in someone’s day? Inn at Village Square is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Activities Aide to support resident engagement and well-being at our assisted living community. In this resident-focused role, you’ll plan and facilitate recreational, social, and enrichment activities tailored to residents’ individual interests, abilities, and goals. You’ll work closely with residents, families, volunteers, and colleagues to foster a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone has opportunities to participate, connect, and maintain their independence.

Located at our assisted living facility in Gorham, Maine.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate recreational, social, and enrichment activities tailored to residents’ individual interests, abilities, and goals
• Work closely with residents, families, volunteers, and colleagues to foster a welcoming, inclusive environment
• Support resident engagement and well-being
• Ensure everyone has opportunities to participate, connect, and maintain their independence

Qualifications

• Enjoy helping others build connections and find joy in everyday experiences
• Bring creativity, energy, and strong interpersonal skills to your work
• Thrive in a dynamic environment where each day brings new opportunities to engage residents
• Are passionate about supporting resident well-being, independence, and quality of life
• Value collaboration and want to make a meaningful impact in a community-centered setting
• Commitment to quality services and treating residents with dignity and respect
• Thorough understanding of the aging process
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with others and portray a positive, team-player attitude

Requirements

• Associate degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of two years of experience in a long-term care or assisted living facility preferred
• Experience using computers and Microsoft Office products

Skills

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt activities and services to residents’ individual needs
• Excellent customer service, written communication, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and able to relate effectively to a variety of people and personalities
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a safe driving record; ability to safely operate a minivan and small bus seating 8–14 passengers
• Able to fluently communicate in English
• Willingness to undergo a criminal background check

Certifications

• Activity Coordinator Certification preferred
• Personal Support Specialist (PSS), Residential Care Specialist I (RCS I), or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)