Activities Aide

Mainevets; Maine; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Maine Veterans’ Homes is actively seeking an Activities Aide to provide meaningful activities for residents and support the Activities Supervisor in maintaining a vibrant activity program.

This part-time role (16 hours/week) focuses on engaging residents, coordinating small and large group activities, and ensuring activities comply with relevant regulations while supporting the overall well-being of residents.

Qualifications

• Must be able to direct small and large group activities, including directing volunteers in the provision of quality services to the residents.
• Must be able to understand federal/state laws/regulations relative to long-term care activity programs and professional resident activities practice with emphasis in the areas of gerontology activities.
• Must possess interest in activities and working with geriatric individuals.
• Requires proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide meaningful activities to residents and assist in maintaining the activity department functions.
• Assist in ensuring a steady flow of activities designed to meet residents’ physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.

Skills

Group activity leadership

Gerontology awareness

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Job description

Description

Maine Veterans’ Homes is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Maine’s veterans and families. Our vision is to be the Provider and Employer of Choice while recognizing our special role as a Veteran Advocate, and “Caring for Those Who Served.” All six of our facilities have been recognized by the American Health Care Association with awards for Achievement in Quality, placing them in the top five percent of nursing homes across the nation.

The Activities Aide is responsible for providing meaningful activities to the residents and assists the Activities Supervisor and Activities Assistant in maintaining the activity department functions and a steady flow of activities which are designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident to the greatest extent possible. This role is part-time, 16 hours per week.

We look forward to speaking with you and introducing you to the high quality care and teamwork that sets Maine Veterans’ Homes apart in long term care.

Requirements

• Must be able to direct small and large group activities, including directing volunteers in the provision of quality services to the residents.
• Must be able to understand federal/state laws/regulations relative to long-term care activity programs and professional resident activities practice with emphasis in the areas of gerontology activities.
• Must possess interest in activities and working with geriatric individuals.
• Requires proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to understand and respond to residents’ needs and inquiries in English is required.
• Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally and in writing, in English, is required.
• Basic computer skills

Maine Veterans’ Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.