Activities Aide

Autumn Woods; United States; On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Career advancement opportunities

Health benefits

Dental and vision for you & family

Employee benefits navigator

Paid vacation and holidays

401k retirement

Job summary

Autumn Woods Healthcare Facility is seeking an Activities Aide to join our care team. The role supports resident well-being through diverse activity programming and individualized plans, coordinating with the activity director and staff to create engaging experiences.

The position emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and the ability to document participation and outcomes in resident records. Benefits and career advancement opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a care team.
• Respect for residents and confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn new modalities and approaches.

Responsibilities

• Assist activity director as needed.
• Provide comfort and stimulation through activities.
• Lead individual and group activities for residents.
• Develop and post monthly activity calendars.
• Document participation and outcomes in medical records.
• Support events and seasonal celebrations.
• Promote community involvement and volunteer activities.
• Maintain activity supplies and clean up after sessions.

Skills

Communication

Rapport building

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Willingness to learn

Education

High school or better

Job description

Description

Activity Aide

Shift: 9am-5pm

Autumn Woods Healthcare Facility is excited to announce our new alliance with MediLodge as their sister facility! We are accepting applications for a Activities Aide to join our team. See what a career at Autumn Woods can mean for you! Our tenured leadership and staff are here to assist you in developing your talents to guide your career path.

Did you know?Caring deeply for others is a valuable gift, one that you should treasure. Fortunately for you, you can put that gift to excellent use here at Autumn Woods, and we will go above and beyond to invest in it AND you as a person.

What We Offer You?At Autumn Woods, we understand that our employees work best when they are healthy, happy, and excited about the here and now, as well as the future. For that reason, we offer a wide range of benefits with your well-being in mind, including:

• Competitive Wages That Increase for Years Licensed
• Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities That Meet Your Goals
  
• We Offer Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for Fulltime Employees
• Medical, Guardian Dental and Vision, Benefits for You & Your Family
• Employee Benefits Navigator – to Guide You in Maximizing Your Benefits
• Paid Vacation Days with Rollover Option, Sick Time, and Holidays
• 401k Retirement

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.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Compassion

Expert

People Skills

Expert

Education

Required

High School or better.

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