Activities Aide

We are always looking for caring people with a passion for excellence - Join the Elwood Health and Living team! *** We are actively seeking compassionate and dedicated Part Time Activity Aides to join our Elwood Health and Living team! Our staff are our most valuable asset. Here’s what they are saying about us -

• Everyone on the team is so supportive of each other. Even the CEO knows my name and asks me how my kids are doing! This team is home for me.” - CNA, South Bend, IN
• I enjoy working so closely with the residents. They bring as much comfort to me as I do to them. This is a unique building with a great family feel.” - RN, Gary, IN

What do we believe makes us different? Here’s what you can count on from us! Elwood Health and Living is a small facility with a close-knit, supportive, and collaborative team We care deeply for our residents and families, our employees, and the communities we serve We train and build our people and genuinely invest in their professional growth Our culture is rooted in: Trust Excellence Service Leadership Working Together We always deliver the best possible care for our residents and families We appreciate and celebrate the contributions made by all of the individuals on our teams Are you a driven to give your best to make a difference in the lives of others? Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team that will support your growth and champion your hard work and dedication? Then this is a great opportunity for YOU and we’d like to hear from you! As an Activity Aide, you will work closely with our team to provide compassionate and expert care to the residents of our facility. We look forward to connecting with you soon! Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent. Certified Nursing Assistant qualification, preferred. Caring person with a desire to work with the frail and elderly. Preferably previous activities experience in a nursing facility. Ability to prioritize duties. Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to establish and maintain optimum rapport with residents, family members and regulatory agencies. Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation. Must have a valid driver's license Essential Functions Coordinate an activity program according to established policies. Assist in planning group and individual activities designed to restore self-care and well-being and geared to the individual's needs and interest. Carry out appropriate plans of activities for, and visit residents who are bedfast, unwilling or unable to participate in group activities. Assist with activities according to the interests expressed by residents. Encourage resident assistance with and participation in scheduled activities. Assist with the transportation of residents to outside activities. Document observations and plans of action in appropriate records. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of records, conditions and other information relating to residents, employees and facility. Perform assigned tasks, as directed by the Activity Director, in accordance with facility guidelines and procedures. Assist in encouraging an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in residents' activity preferences and needs. Salary: $13.00 to $16.00/hr (based on skills and years of experience) Shift Available: Part-time, 1-2 days per week and every other weekend Join our Elwood Health and Living team today! Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud of our commitment to equal employment opportunity for all qualified job candidates and employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sterling Healthcare Management, LLC