Activities Aide

Brooke Grove Retirement Village; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) Plan

Paid time off

Direct Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Brooke Grove Retirement Village is seeking an Activities Aide - Assisted Living (PRN) to support life enrichment programs and resident engagement in Olney, MD. The role involves assisting with events, leading groups, and transporting residents as needed.

The position requires a Life Enrichment certificate or related experience, a valid driver’s license, and prefers CPR certification. This PRN role offers meaningful interaction with residents and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Life Enrichment program; or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Current CPR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows up quickly on resident requests or needs.
• Answers the phone with a smile, knowing that a smile can be "heard" on the phone.
• Arranges chairs, tables, or necessary supplies in designated rooms or other areas for scheduled Life Enrichment engagements and events such as parties, exercise, discussion groups, games, or movies.
• Notifies residents of schedules and events; encourages residents to attend planned Life Enrichment programs.
• Leads groups, clubs, and events as assigned by Life Enrichment Director, and in accordance with programming and residents' needs.
• Conducts one-to-one visits with residents in accordance with programming and residents' needs.
• Operates audiovisual and other similar equipment, and monitors engagement of residents during programs.
• Drives bus to transport residents to and from recreational trips, tours, and outings; complies with local traffic and safety regulations.
• Assists residents in and out of buses during recreational outings, and follows safety practices during all activity.

Skills

Valid driver's license

CPR preferred

Education

Certificate in Life Enrichment program

3–6 months related experience/training

Job description

Pay: up to $19.50 per hour (Salary: $18 – $19.50 per hour)

Benefits

• Two comprehensive Medical coverage plans, as well as Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, and Cancer Indemnity Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Time
• Direct Deposit
• Tuition Reimbursement

Activities Aide - Assisted Living (PRN)

Responsibilities

• Follows up quickly on resident requests or needs.
• Answers the phone with a smile, knowing that a smile can be "heard" on the phone.
• Arranges chairs, tables, or necessary supplies in designated rooms or other areas for scheduled Life Enrichment engagements and events such as parties, exercise, discussion groups, games, or movies.
• Notifies residents of schedules and events; encourages residents to attend planned Life Enrichment programs.
• Leads groups, clubs, and events as assigned by Life Enrichment Director, and in accordance with programming and residents' needs.
• Conducts one-to-one visits with residents in accordance with programming and residents' needs.
• Operates audiovisual and other similar equipment, and monitors engagement of residents during programs.
• Drives bus to transport residents to and from recreational trips, tours, and outings; complies with local traffic and safety regulations.
• Assists residents in and out of buses during recreational outings, and follows safety practices during all activity.

Requirements

• Certificate in Life Enrichment program; or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Current CPR preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Brooke Grove Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in admissions, employment, contracting with consultants or acceptance of volunteers on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, or national origin.