Life Enrichment/Activity Aide

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Life Enrichment/Activities Aide to join our Prairie Pointe team. Part-Time AM Shifts are available every other weekend. The starting wage is $14.00-$16.50 based on experience.

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
• Has access to confidential information/records and maintains confidentiality
• Project a positive image of the organization in dealing with residents/clients, co-workers, and public
• Handle resident mail
• Seasonal Decorating and flower arranging
• Clean activity areas/storage space
• Drive company vehicle for activity purposes
• 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

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