Activity Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Deer Meadows Retirement Community  is committed to the highest level of excellence and it shows in the quality of people we hire.  If you take pride in being part of a friendly, respectful, caring, safe and collaborative environment, you belong with us.  We are dedicated to providing quality continuing care and support while respecting the dignity of all individuals regardless of their race, gender, political preference, sexual orientation, genetics, religion, natural origin or creed. 

The Activity Aide is an integral part the care team.  We are looking for the right candidate who has a great personality, loves working with the elderly and has experience in:

• Adhering to monthly recreational calendar and conducts various activities at the director of the Director of Community Programming.
• Encourages resident participation in programs and activities.
• Maintains a record of residents’ daily activity participation in scheduled & unscheduled activities.
• Maintains general observation of residents and shares appropriate information with staff.
• Follows departmental budget guidelines.
• Provides emotional and social support to residents.
• Respects the dignity of and encourages the independence of all residents.
• Escorts residents on activities away from the property as assigned.
• Assists with the registration of residents for trips and programs.
• Assists in the surveying and interviewing of residents to determine interests, talents and resident satisfaction.
• weekends (Sat-Sunday), Tuesdays & Thursday evenings.
• Some computer/tech experience is required for this posiiton.