Activity Aide (Part-time)

Position

Activity Aide (Part-time)

Schedule

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Saturday and Sunday)

About the role

We are seeking individuals who are devoted to fostering meaningful and purposeful lives for our residents. The Activity Aide organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming, including one to one interventions, small group facilitation, and large group presentations. Capable of documenting individual participation and value of approaches in the medical record.

Responsibilities

• Aid in planning, coordinating, and implementing activities to meet the physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and emotional needs of our residents
• Create environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day
• Help design programs to encourage socialization
• Provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment and improve daily living skills
• Prepare and maintain reports on resident's progress
• Ensure activity areas are safe and well maintained
• Generate enthusiasm to encourage and motivate participation

Requirements

• A passion for working with people
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
• Problem-solving skills
• The ability to remain calm and adapt to changing situations
• The ability to work under stress while remaining caring and kind
• The ability to understand and work in a variety of situations in a positive and constructive manner
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to set and meet deadlines
• The ability to be imaginative, creative, and innovative (musical/arts & crafts experience preferred)