Activities Aide

Arborsofohio; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Pay Options

Flexible Scheduling

Unlimited Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Arbors at Carroll in Carroll, OH is seeking an Activities Aide to organize and participate in person-specific activity programming, including one-to-one interactions, small group facilitation, and large group presentations. You will document participation in medical records and support resident well-being using biopsychosocial approaches.

You will assist with decorating for events, prepare monthly calendars, and promote community involvement while contributing to a caring, resident-centered

Qualifications

• Demonstrated willingness to learn new modalities and approaches.
• Good listener and ability to build rapport with residents.
• Able to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Comfortable supporting residents and families facing end-of-life issues.

Responsibilities

• Assists the resident activity director as needed.
• Organizes and participates in individual and group activities.
• Uses various activity models to create individualized programming.
• Develops and posts monthly calendars for residents and families.
• Maintains activity records and attendance, stores equipment and cleans area.

Skills

Active Listening

Rapport Building

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Confidentiality

End-of-Life Care

Job description

Arbors at Carroll
3680 Dolson Ct
Carroll, OH 43112, USA

Description

Activities Aide

Why Choose Arbors?

• One of Ohio’s Leading Providers of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet.
• Flexible Scheduling: We offer various scheduling options—ask us about what works for you!
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses: Earn extra by referring others to join our team.

We value your contributions, and we want you to experience the professional success and personal fulfillment that comes with making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.

Summary:

The Resident Activity Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming, including one to one intervention, small group facilitation and large group presentations. Capable of documenting individual participation and value of approaches in medical record.

Essential Functions:

• Assists the resident activity director as needed.
• Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the resident population.
• Fosters a sense of community within the center environment.
• Leads and participates in individual and group activities.
• Utilizes a variety of models to achieve individualized programming, such a pet therapy, m usic therapy, art therapy, etc.
• Assists with decorating the facility and preparing for special events and seasonal parties.
• Develops and posts monthly calendar as a planning resource for residents and families.
• Participates in recreational programs for residents confined to their rooms.
• Promotes volunteer efforts in the community.
• Maintains records of activities and attendance.
• Stores activity equipment and supplies and cleans area after conclusion of the activity.
• Utilizes the Biopsychosocial model to support resident well-being.
• Provides or arranges for comfort/support to residents and families when needed.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated willingness to learn new modalities and approaches.
• Good listener.
• Builds rapport easily.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to work with residents/families facing end of life issues.

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