Activities Aide

Brooke Grove Retirement Village; Ashton (MD); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Time

Direct Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Brooke Grove Retirement Village is seeking an Activities Aide to support assisted living residents through engaging Life Enrichment programming. The role includes assisting with events, managing schedules, and guiding groups and one-to-one resident activities.

The position requires a Life Enrichment certificate or 3–6 months related experience, plus a valid driver’s license and, ideally, CPR. This is a full-time role with daytime hours, supporting resident wellness and social engagement.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Life Enrichment program.
• Three to six months related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Follows up quickly on resident requests or needs.
• Answers the phone with a smile, knowing that a smile can be heard on the phone.
• Arranges chairs, tables, or necessary supplies in designated rooms or other areas for scheduled Life Enrichment engagements and events such as parties, exercise, discussion groups, games, or movies.
• Notifies residents of schedules and events; encourages residents to attend planned Life Enrichment programs.
• Leads groups, clubs, and events as assigned by Life Enrichment Director, and in accordance with programming and residents' needs.
• Conducts one-to-one visits with residents in accordance with programming and residents' needs.
• Operates audiovisual and other similar equipment, and monitors engagement of residents during programs.
• Drives bus to transport residents to and from recreational trips, tours, and outings; complies with local traffic and safety regulations.
• Assists residents in and out of buses during recreational outings, and follows safety practices during all activity.

Education

Certificate in Life Enrichment program

Three to six months related experience and/or training

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Activities Aide - Assisted Living

Pay: Up to $19.50/hour

Job Type: Full Time | Days / PRN

Benefits

• Two comprehensive Medical coverage plans, as well as Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, and Cancer Indemnity Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Time
• Direct Deposit
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Follows up quickly on resident requests or needs.
• Answers the phone with a smile, knowing that a smile can be "heard" on the phone.
• Arranges chairs, tables, or necessary supplies in designated rooms or other areas for scheduled Life Enrichment engagements and events such as parties, exercise, discussion groups, games, or movies.
• Notifies residents of schedules and events; encourages residents to attend planned Life Enrichment programs.
• Leads groups, clubs, and events as assigned by Life Enrichment Director, and in accordance with programming and residents' needs.
• Conducts one-to-one visits with residents in accordance with programming and residents' needs.
• Operates audiovisual and other similar equipment, and monitors engagement of residents during programs.
• Drives bus to transport residents to and from recreational trips, tours, and outings; complies with local traffic and safety regulations.
• Assists residents in and out of buses during recreational outings, and follows safety practices during all activity.

Requirements

• Certificate in Life Enrichment program; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Current CPR preferred.

Brooke Grove Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in admissions, employment, contracting with consultants or acceptance of volunteers on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, or national origin.