Activities Aide

Lorien Health Services; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick leave

Personal days

Major holidays

CareFirst Medical Package

Tuition Assistance

HRA

FSA

EAP

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Lorien Columbia is seeking a dedicated Activities Assistant to bring creativity, energy, and compassion to residents. You will plan games, performers, themed parties, crafts, discussion groups, and other engaging activities daily.

Schedule 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with every-other weekend. Lorien Columbia emphasizes a supportive team environment and the opportunity to grow within Lorien Health Services.

Qualifications

• Candidate should be enthusiastic, creative and positive.
• Ability to follow an activity calendar for residents with varying abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage residents and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Follow a calendar of activities for residents, including games, themed events, crafts, and discussion groups.
• Plan engaging programs to brighten residents' days and support well-being.
• Assist with daily activities and maintain a safe, inclusive environment.

Skills

Creativity

Energetic

Planning

Compassion

Job description

Lorien Columbia is hiring a full-time Activities Assistant! Are you creative, energetic, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy planning engaging activities and bringing joy to those around you? If so, we'd love to meet you! Apply today and join our team.

Compensation

Starting at $16.00/hour

Full-Time Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off

• 80 hours of vacation annually
• 40 hours of sick leave with rollover options
• Personal days
• 7 paid major holidays
• Double-time pay when working a holiday
• CareFirst Medical Package
• Tuition Assistance
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Perks

• Employee Discounts
• Earn Points, Earn Rewards Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Attendance Rewards
• Employee Referral Program

Join a team dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents while building a rewarding career. Bring your creativity, enthusiasm, and compassion to Lorien Columbia and apply today!

Activity Assistants

are enthusiastic, creative, resourceful and always positive. This position requires an individual to follow a calendar of activities created for residents of varying degrees of physical or mental abilities each day which include games, performers, themed parties, crafts, discussion groups, and a wide variety of other activities.

Full Time Hours

Schedule 830 am - 500 pm

Every-other weekend availability (Saturday and Sunday)

Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25-50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Lorien Columbiahas been in the heart of Howard County, MD since 1977 and is the first of 9 Lorien facilities. Our facility includes skilled nursing, rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, as well as the only Korean nursing unit in Howard County with 215 beds total, 5 nursing units. Lorien Columbiaiss afive-starfacility and recognized by Newsweek Magazine as one of the top nursing homes in Maryland. Recently voted Baltimore's Best Elder Care!

Lorien Health Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.