Activities Aide

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, lead, and participate in daily recreational and therapeutic activities.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and team members while maintaining resident confidentiality.
• Encourage resident participation and accurately document attendance and participation records.
• Aid with resident outings, special events, and community activities.
• Make daily facility announcements and distribute monthly activity calendars.
• Maintain attendance statistics and activity records using the facility's computer system.
• Follow up on resident questions, concerns, and activity requests.
• Assist with meal service during activity outings, including feeding assistance as directed by the Speech Therapist and recording nourishments.
• Supervise volunteers during activity programs.
• Provide daily care for facility pets according to established policies.
• Maintain activity areas by cleaning equipment, reporting maintenance concerns, and ensuring supplies are properly stocked.
• Promote a safe, clean, and comfortable environment by following infection control, safety, and risk management policies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dementia care, behavior management, and abuse prevention and reporting.
• Attend all required in-service training and maintain required credentials.
• Work collaboratively with other departments and willingly assist with additional duties and coverage as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Activity Director or Quality of Life Coordinator.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience working in long-term care, assisted living, or with older adults is preferred but not required.
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and attendance tracking.
• Ability to meet all required health, safety, and credentialing requirements.

What We're Looking For

• The Ideal Candidate Is Someone Who Has a genuine passion for enriching the lives of seniors.
• Bridges enthusiasm, creativity, and positivity to every day.
• Is dependable, organized, and flexible.
• Treats every resident with dignity, compassion, and respect.
• Enjoys creating engaging experiences that promote socialization, independence, and overall well-being.

Why Join Our Team?

• A supportive and team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives every day.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Competitive pay and benefits (based on eligibility).
• Rewarding career in senior care.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits (based on eligibility).

Pay

Competitive pay and benefits (based on eligibility).

Schedule

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