Recreation Aide (Activities Aide)

About the role

Intersect HealthCare is seeking an enthusiastic individual who loves arts and crafts and has a desire to work for a compassionate company in their community. The Recreation Assistant (Activities Aide) role may be a great fit for you.

What we offer

• A positive employee culture
• Competitive wages
• 401K employer match
• A variety of affordable benefit options
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Services

Responsibilities

The Recreation Assistant implements the facility’s Recreation activities and consistently engages residents in familiar routines of daily living through personalized familiar tasks. The Recreation Assistant is responsible for providing residents with encouragement, prompts, and hands-on assistance.

• Implements Recreation Programs in accordance with the planned Monthly Calendar and as assigned by the Recreation Director
• Implements the One-on-One and Room Visit Programs as assigned by the Recreation Director and completes the electronic and paper charting of the visits accurately and timely
• Maintains records in the electronic chart of resident participation in group and one-on-one programs
• Assists in the completion of the Leisure Interest Assessment, and communicates any new leisure, interest, or need identified to provide a variety of leisure interventions during visits
• Leads programs such as music, crafts, recreation, exercise, religious service, and other group programs as assigned/scheduled

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent required
• Experience working with senior groups, or in leading and assisting with group activities is preferred
• Knowledge of and experience with various types of arts and crafts is preferred

Schedule

This is a Full-Time position with every other weekend requirements. Weekend (Saturday and Sunday) hours expectation is 4 hours each weekend day.