Activities Aide

Talentify; Milton (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Job summary

Talentify in Milton, PA is seeking an Activities Aide to help plan and lead engaging programs that keep residents active, social, and inspired.

You will facilitate arts and crafts, bingo, fitness, music, and trivia, and also spend time with residents individually, reading or chatting. The role emphasizes empathy, creativity, and basic scheduling skills, with a supportive team and a focus on safety and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Life of the party, upbeat and patient.
• Ability to motivate others to join activities.
• Empathy for the elderly and adaptability.
• Basic scheduling and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead group activities such as arts and crafts, bingo, fitness, music, and trivia.
• Engage residents one-on-one with reading or conversation.
• Assist in planning events and decorating for occasions.
• Maintain simple logs of resident participation.

Skills

Energetic personality

People skills

Empathy

Basic computer skills

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

About Us:

Do you have a high-energy personality and a passion for making people smile? We believe that life should be celebrated at every age. We are looking for a creative, outgoing Activities Aide to help us plan and lead engaging programs that keep our residents active, social, and inspired.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the Fun: Facilitate group activities such as arts and crafts, bingo, fitness classes, music, and trivia.
• One-on-One Connection: Spend quality time with residents who prefer individual visits, reading to them or simply sharing a conversation.
• Plan & Promote: Assist the Activities Director in brainstorming new event ideas and decorating the facility for holidays and themed parties.
• Documentation: Keep simple logs of resident participation to ensure everyone is staying socially engaged.

What We’re Looking For

• The "Life of the Party": You are upbeat, patient, and able to motivate others to join in.
• Creative Spark: You enjoy hobbies like music, crafting, gardening, or games and love sharing those skills.
• Empathy: You have a genuine heart for the elderly and understand how to adapt activities for different physical or cognitive abilities.
• Skills: Basic computer skills for scheduling and the ability to stand/move for long periods.

Benefits:

• $13.00 per hour.
• 401K with company match.
• This building is compliant with all resident to staff ratios set forth by the state.