Activities Aide

Maple Ridge - 617f; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Supportive team environment

Meaningful relationships withResidents

Job summary

Maple Ridge - 617f is seeking a caring and energetic Full-Time Activities Aide to create engaging and meaningful experiences for residents. You will plan, prepare, and assist with recreational and social activities that support physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with older adults, maintains a positive attitude, and is passionate about making a difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, compassionate, creative, and dependable.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and leading daily activities and special events.
• Encourage resident participation in group activities and individual programs.
• Provide opportunities for socialization, recreation, creativity, and cognitive stimulation.
• Assist residents with activities based on their interests, abilities, and needs.
• Help decorate and prepare activity areas for holidays, celebrations, and special events.
• Escort or assist residents to and from activities as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming activity environment.
• Document resident participation and provide feedback to the Activities Director.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, dietary, and other departments to support resident care and quality of life.
• Treat all residents with dignity, respect, patience, and compassion.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Compassion

Independence/Teamwork

Job description

NOW HIRING: FULL-TIME ACTIVITIES AIDE

Join Our Team!

Position: Full-Time Activities Aide
Department: Activities / Life Enrichment
Schedule: Full-Time
Reports To: Activities Director

Position Summary

We are seeking a caring, energetic, and dependable Full-Time Activities Aide to join our team! The Activities Aide helps create a positive, engaging, and meaningful environment for our residents by planning, preparing, and assisting with recreational and social activities that support their physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with older adults, has a positive attitude, and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and leading daily activities and special events.
• Encourage resident participation in group activities and individual programs.
• Provide opportunities for socialization, recreation, creativity, and cognitive stimulation.
• Assist residents with activities based on their individual interests, abilities, and needs.
• Help decorate and prepare activity areas for holidays, celebrations, and special events.
• Escort or assist residents to and from activities as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming activity environment.
• Document resident participation and provide feedback to the Activities Director.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, dietary, and other departments to support resident care and quality of life.
• Treat all residents with dignity, respect, patience, and compassion.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with older adults and making a positive difference.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, compassionate, creative, and dependable.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in activities, recreation, senior care, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must meet applicable facility and employment requirements.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents
• Rewarding work that makes a difference every day
• Competitive pay and benefits, if applicable