Activity Aide

Activity Aide Join Our Team at Allure of Peru - We Are All Family! We're seeking a compassionate and energetic Activity Aide to join our team at Allure of Peru, a skilled nursing and healthcare center dedicated to providing exceptional care and a warm, welcoming environment for our residents. As an Activity Aide, you'll play a vital role in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs that promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of our residents. Responsibilities Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity programs and quality assurance programs for the Activities Department Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement to evaluate facility activities and resident progress Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments to ensure seamless daily activities Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the facility, promoting a positive and calm environment Assist in preparing activity rooms/areas for scheduled programs, recommending equipment and supply needs as needed Maintain confidentiality of resident care information, following facility guidelines and treating residents with dignity and respect Requirements Experience in Long Term Care Activities Department preferred Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, with the ability to handle residents of varying maturity levels Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language Basic math skills and ability to use a calculator Week days varies between 8am-4pm and 930am - 530pm Every other weekend 8am-4pm Physical Demands Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress Ability to function independently and work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds What We Offer Competitive hourly rate of $15 - $16 Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others Collaborative and supportive work environment Professional development and growth opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr