Job Description

The Activities Aide ensures the residents lives are enriched by offering a broad range of programs in a variety of settings. These programs should appeal to the varied lifestyles and backgrounds of the residents, while offering choice, fostering independence, promoting individuality, and nurturing the spirit of each individual.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Attends outings with the residents

Participates in celebrating resident events accomplishments: birthdays, anniversaries, etc.

Participates and helps to engage residents in a variety of activities and programs such as: intellectual, cognitive, physical, spiritual, social, recreational, creative, reminiscence, life work, life experiences, cultural, outdoor / nature, inter-generational, male or female oriented, and educational

Assist with the development of the activities calendar

Ensures the proper use of equipment and supplies are up to par with cleaning and safety standards

Respond in a timely manner to requests of residents, families and guests

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts

Able to make independent decisions

Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner

Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off
Work Location: In person