Activities Aide

Arborsofohio; Oregon, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription drug coverage

401K withEmployer Match

HSA/FSA options

Education Assistance

Job summary

Arbors at Oregon offers rewarding healthcare opportunities where you impact residents' lives daily. The Activities Aide supports activity programming, both one-on-one and group, documenting participation in medical records, and collaborating with the care team.

You'll use diverse modalities such as music, art, and pet therapy to engage residents, decorate for events, and help plan monthly calendars. Employment delivers stability and growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn new modalities and approaches.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to build rapport.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines in care teams.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in resident information.
• Comfort with residents/families facing end-of-life issues.

Responsibilities

• Assists the resident activity director as needed.
• Engages residents in activities to provide comfort and stimulation.
• Leads and participates in individual and group activities.
• Develops monthly calendars and plans activities for events.
• Documents participation and the value of activity approaches in medical records.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Active listening

Rapport building

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Confidentiality

End-of-life sensitivity

Job description

Arbors at Oregon
904 Isaac Streets Dr
Oregon, OH 43616, USA

Description

Activities Aide

Facility: Arbors at Oregon

Embark on a fulfilling healthcare career with us and become part of a team that truly values your contributions. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Why Choose Arbors?

• One of Ohio’s Largest Providers of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options

Start rewarding and stable career with Arbors today!

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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