Life Enrichment/Activity Aide

About the Role

Bring joy to the Residents by conducting daily activities and engaging with them. We're looking for a dedicated Part-Time Activity Aide to join our River Pines Team at Grace Lutheran Communities, where we offer meaningful careers rooted in compassion, service, and community. Every day, our team members make a real difference in the lives of others, creating a warm and welcoming environment where residents feel valued and cared for.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and/or assist with assignments and assigned activity groups
• One-to-one activities utilizing interpersonal needs to meet resident/client needs
• Observe and report behavioral changes in resident/client
• Observe and record resident/client attendance and responses
• Provide input and assistance with activity planning
• Schedule activities and flexibility to make unscheduled activity changes
• Escort residents to and from activities
• Handle resident mail
• Seasonal decorating and flower arranging
• Clean activity areas/storage space
• Drive company vehicle for activity purposes
• Project a positive image of the organization in dealing with residents/clients, co-workers, and public
• Has access to confidential information/records and maintains confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Frequently pushes/pulls residents/clients in wheelchairs weighing 200+ pounds a distance of approximately 600 feet; frequently lifts and carries activity department equipment/supplies weighing up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder height; frequently reaches at or below shoulder height
• Occasionally walks on uneven ground; occasionally squats, kneels, climbs stairs and ladders
• Frequently twists, stoops, bends
• 90% of work day is spent inside, 10% outside; 30% of work day is standing, 55% walking and 15% sitting
• Must be able to communicate orally and/or in writing with residents, families, co-workers, and public

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• PayActiv – On demand access to earned wages
• Retirement match (up to 4%)

Benefits are dependent on your work status.