Activities Aide

CareRite Centers; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a dedicated Activities Aide to join our care team in Valhalla, NY. You will help plan and lead group activities, encourage resident participation, and support individualized activities to enhance well-being.

Qualified candidates will have a Diploma or GED, creativity, and ideally experience with Alzheimer's or dementia. Flexibility with evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or GED required.
• Creativity is valued for activity planning.
• Experience with Alzheimer’s/Dementia and special needs is a plus.
• Ability to motivate oneself and work independently.
• Schedule flexibility with occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group activities.
• Encourage activity involvement and chart attendance.
• Assist in keeping activity supplies clean and organized.
• Assist with 1 on 1 activities, and transport residents to and from activities.
• Assist with outings and special events and other assigned duties.

Skills

Creativity

Self-motivation

Flexible schedule

Alzheimer's/Dementia experience

Education

Diploma or GED

Job description

Activities Aide

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is searching for a qualified Activity Assistant to join their ever-growing team.

Job Description:

• Facilitate group activities
• Encourage activity involvement and chart attendance
• Assist in keeping activity supplies clean and organized
• Assist with 1 on 1 activities, transport residents to and from activities
• Assist with outings and special events and other assigned duties

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma or GED
• Creativity
• Experience with Alzheimers/Dementia and special needs is a plus.
• Ability to self motivate
• Flexible with schedule, occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays are required.

Salary Range: $23 an hour

an Equal Opportunity Employer