Activities Aide

Autumn Lake Healthcare; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful difference in residents’ 삶

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glen Burnie is seeking an Activities Aide to design and implement engaging programs for residents, enhancing their physical, emotional, and social well-being. You will collaborate with care teams and volunteers to tailor activities to resident interests and needs.

The role emphasizes communication, organization, and documentation to ensure meaningful experiences and measurable outcomes for residents in a premier nursing and rehabilitative setting in Maryland.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in recreation therapy or gerontology preferred.
• Experience in activities coordination or related field preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Must have long-term experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement recreational programs and activities to promote resident engagement, socialization, and cognitive stimulation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to identify resident needs and preferences, and develop activities that cater to their interests
• Develop and maintain relationships with community resources, vendors, and volunteers to enhance programming and services
• Manage and coordinate logistics for events, outings, and special activities
• Maintain accurate records of resident participation, activities, and assessments
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making adjustments as needed to ensure optimal outcomes

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Recreation therapy / Gerontology degree or related field preferred

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Activities Aide to join our team at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glen Burnie, a premier nursing and rehabilitative care facility in Glen Burnie, Maryland. As an Activities Aide, you will play a vital role in creating engaging and meaningful experiences for our residents, enhancing their physical, emotional, and social well-being. If you are passionate about creating a positive impact on people's lives and have excellent communication and organizational skills, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement recreational programs and activities to promote resident engagement, socialization, and cognitive stimulation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to identify resident needs and preferences, and develop activities that cater to their interests
• Develop and maintain relationships with community resources, vendors, and volunteers to enhance programming and services
• Manage and coordinate logistics for events, outings, and special activities
• Maintain accurate records of resident participation, activities, and assessments
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making adjustments as needed to ensure optimal outcomes

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in recreation therapy, gerontology, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of [insert minimum years of experience] years of experience in activities coordination or a related field
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Must have long term experience

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
• A dynamic and supportive work environment