Activity Aide

Activity AideAs an Activity Aide, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day. You'll work alongside the Activity Director to create opportunities for connection, engagement, creativity, and joy—helping each resident participate in activities that reflect their individual interests, abilities, and needs.From leading group activities and supporting community events to spending one-on-one time with a resident who may be unable to join a group, you'll help ensure that every resident has opportunities to feel included, valued, and connected. You'll also assist with Residents' Council, special events, beauty and barber services, newsletters, and other programs that bring our community together.ResponsibilitiesFacilitate both individual and group activities based on the individual needs of the residents.Ensure that activities are occurring for both high and low functioning residentsAssist with scheduling beauty parlor and barber activitiesProvide activities for residents that are bedfast and/or unable to participate in group activities (one to one) and document in the appropriate recordAssist with the preparation of monthly calendar and posting in an area accessible, highly visible and frequented by residents and visitors. Calendar should also be provided to each resident and posted in roomAssist with generating the facility newsletterParticipate in community events related to the interest of the facility.Attend in-services as necessaryAssist residents to and from activitiesAssist with activity program including Residents' Council and night and weekend activities as neededDeliver resident mail dailyOther duties as assigned by the Activity Director and/or AdministratorQualificationsEducational/Training RequirementsA high school diploma or its equivalent is preferredLicensing RequirementsA Certified Nurse Aide is preferredExperience RequirementsPrevious experience working in an activity or recreational department in the long-term care industry or a related industry is preferredPhysical Job Requirements:Lifting 1–50 lbs - Frequent Lifting 50+ lbs - OccasionallyCarrying 1–25 lbs - Frequent Carrying 25–50+ lbs - OccasionallyPushing / Pulling 1–50 lbs - Frequent Pushing / Pulling 50+ lbs - OccasionallySliding / Transferring 1–25 lbs - Frequent Sliding /Transferring 25-50+ lbs - OccasionallyStanding / Walking - Frequently Sitting / Balancing / Crouching / Crawling - Rarely Speaking / Hearing / Seeing - Frequently Stooping / Kneeling - Occasionally Reaching - Occasionally Turning / Twisting / Leaning - OccasionallyDriving - RarelyJob InfoJob Identification 870500Job Category FacilityDegree Level Some High SchoolJob Schedule Full timeLocations 1011 Mainland Center Dr, Texas City, TX, 77591, US (On-site)Work Days : Variable Shift