Activities Aide

Arbors of Ohio; Streetsboro (OH); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription drug coverage

401K retirement plan

HSA and FSA options

Daily/Weekly pay via UKG Wallet

Descripción de la vacante

Arbors at Streetsboro is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the resident activity program, facilitate individual and group activities, and help create engaging, value-driven experiences for residents. You will collaborate with the activities director and care team to promote well-being and community involvement.

The role involves organizing events, documenting participation, and using diverse modalities to enhance quality of life for residents in a long‑term care setting.

Formación

• Willingness to learn new modalities and approaches.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with residents and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Maintain confidentiality in all resident information.
• Comfort with residents/families facing end-of-life issues.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the resident activity director as needed.
• Use environment to provide comfort and stimulation to residents.
• Foster a sense of community within the center environment.
• Lead and participate in individual and group activities.
• Use various modalities (pet therapy, music, art) for programming.
• Decorate facility and assist with events and seasonal parties.
• Develop and publish monthly calendar for residents and families.
• Support residents in rooms with appropriate activities.
• Promote volunteer efforts in the community.
• Maintain records of activities and attendance.
• Store and clean activity equipment after use.
• Support resident well-being using Biopsychosocial model.
• Provide comfort/support to residents and families as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Conocimientos

Active listening

Communication skills

Build rapport

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

End-of-life sensitivity

Descripción del empleo

Activities Assistant

Facility: Arbors at Streetsboro

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.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

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, music 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.