Activities Aide - 24 hours per week!

Woodlands Senior Living of Bridgton LLC; Bridgton (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift differentials

Vacation and holiday pay

Perfect attendance bonus

Referral bonus

Tuition assistance

Health, dental, vision and supplements

401(k) savings and investment plan

Job summary

Woodlands Senior Living of Bridgton LLC in Bridgton, Maine is seeking a part-time Activities Specialist to enhance residents’ lives through engaging social, recreational, and intellectual activities in line with the monthly calendar. The role emphasizes cheerful participation and supportive interaction with seniors and their families.

You will escort residents to activities, help with supplies, and assist with meals while maintaining a warm, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Certification as Activities Professional, Personal Support Specialist, Certified Residential Medication Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant or have previously held an active Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
• Must provide proof of immunization/immunity to MMR, Varicella, Influenza.
• Strong command of the English language with the ability to follow oral and written instructions with precision.

Responsibilities

• Implement a program of social, recreational, and intellectual activities in accordance with the company’s Monthly Activity calendar, current federal and state regulations, established standards and company polies and procedures.
• Acts as a cheerleader to promote participation.
• Escorts residents to/from activities as necessary.
• Maintains supplies in a neat and orderly manner and to ensure their durability. Maintains a written inventory of current supplies.
• Assists with the service of meals.

Job description

Description

Do you have prior experience working with senior citizens and their families? If you would like to use your talents as a singer, dancer, artist or trivia expert, consider joining our team. We offer the opportunity to improve the lives of others while fulfilling your own career goals! Hiring immediately!

Woodlands Senior Living is the first senior living organization in Maine to have earned an accreditation by The Joint Commission! What does this mean for you? You could have the opportunity to work with an organization that has surpassed high-level standards of quality, safety and experience for the residents, families and staff served.

We are a Maine-based, family-owned-and-operated organization that provides the people of Maine a trusted partner in assisted living and memory care. Our mission is to make each day the best day possible for every resident we serve. Our teammates are committed to high standards of behavior to deliver the highest quality of care and provide a safe and inclusive work environment. Hiring immediately!

What you will do as a part-time Activities Specialist:

• Implement a program of social, recreational, and intellectual activities in accordance with the company’s Monthly Activity calendar, current federal and state regulations, established standards and company polies and procedures.
• Acts as a cheerleader to promote participation.
• Escorts residents to/from activities as necessary.
• Maintains supplies in a neat and orderly manner and to ensure their durability. Maintains a written inventory of current supplies.
• Assists with the service of meals.

The benefits to join the team:

• Weekend shift differentials to thank you for being flexible with your schedule.
• Vacation and holiday pay because you deserve time to relax and recharge.
• Perfect attendance bonus to recognize your dedication and commitment.
• Referral bonus to show our appreciation for seeking new team members.
• Tuition assistance because we believe in the investment of your growth and success.
• Health, dental, vision and supplemental benefits to support your health.
• 401(k) savings and investment plan to prepare for your future.

Requirements

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Certification as Activities Professional, Personal Support Specialist, Certified Residential Medication Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant or have previously held an active Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
• Must provide proof of immunization/immunity to MMR, Varicella, Influenza.
• Strong command of the English language with the ability to follow oral and written instructions with precision.