Activities Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Activities Aide – Full Time

Long-Term Care / Nursing Home Setting
37.5 hours/week | Days with occasional evenings | Some weekends as needed

We are seeking a compassionate, creative, and energetic Activities Aide to join our long-term care team. This position helps create meaningful recreational and social experiences that promote resident engagement, dignity, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities based on residents' interests, abilities, and needs.

• Create and maintain monthly activity calendars and programs for assigned units.

• Encourage and assist residents with participation and transportation to activities.

• Plan and coordinate facility-wide events with team members.

• Complete attendance records, progress notes, care plans, MDS-related documentation, and other required paperwork.

• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and communicate changes in resident condition to nursing staff.

• Maintain a warm, positive, and safe environment.

• Assist with crafts, games, music, religious activities, special events, and other programs.

• Coordinate with other departments and supervise volunteers as needed.

• Assist with room set-up, reception desk duties, mail, and other duties as assigned.

Education & Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Leisure Studies, or a related field preferred.

• Relevant education and/or experience may be considered.

• Experience working with older adults and/or individuals with Alzheimer's/Dementia preferred.

• Long-term care or geriatric experience preferred.

• Must be dependable, creative, flexible, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

• Must be available for occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Must be able to communicate effectively and perform essential job functions.

Available Shifts: Days with occasional evenings
• Schedule Options: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
• Weekend Availability: Some weekend as required

Competitive Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Company-Paid Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance Options

• Voluntary Benefit Programs

• Generous Paid Time Off - including Vacation, Sick and Holiday Time Off

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Direct deposit