Activities Aide
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation is a 120-bed state-of-the-art Skilled Nursing facility specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Located at 800 East County Road 540A, Lakeland, FL, we are dedicated to providing each patient with quality services, personalized care, and outstanding customer service through a focus on individual needs and partnerships with families, physicians, and providers.
Why Work For Us?
- Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today!
- Health Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Scheduling
- Direct Deposit
- Opportunities for Overtime
- Doctegrity – 24/7 telemedicine access for employees and families
- Wonderschool – Support for child care and early education options
- Panda Perks & Benefits – Financial wellness tools, employee discounts, and more
- Comfortable Staffing Ratios
- A Supportive Team Environment – where everyone is treated with respect, dignity, and compassion
- Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – join the spirited KARE KREWE of Scott Lake!
This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening.
About the Role
The primary responsibility of the Activities Aide is to assist the Activity Director in planning, organizing, and conducting activities and programs for the residents that contribute to their fuller and richer quality of life. This role helps maintain or increase residents' ability to meet their living requirements in accordance with the facility’s mission and philosophy, as directed by the Activity Director.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Recreation Director in planning, organizing, and implementing a regular program of recreational, social, and individual activities that offer opportunities for mental, physical, social, spiritual, and emotional growth, with a primary focus on memory care.
- Able to work independently and follow the scheduled activity plan.
- Assist in preparation of the monthly activity calendar.
- Decorate the community according to the season, holiday, or special events.
- Perform activities on schedule while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality.
- Assist with enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the activities program.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
- Must be willing to drive a 12-passenger bus (CDL not needed).
Requirements
- High school diploma preferred.
- Prior experience in planning and implementing group and individual activities preferred.
- Prior experience working with senior adults and seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease preferred.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.