Activities Aide (CNA)

CareRite Centers, LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRite Centers, LLC in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks an Activity Aide to enhance the well-being of residents through therapeutic activities. A CNA license is required, and you will work 12-hour shifts across 3 days weekly, with dementia-resident experience preferred.

You will plan and lead group and individual activities, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, support events, and help create a stimulating, caring environment.

Qualifications

• Must have CNA license and be in good standing.
• Experience with dementia residents preferred.
• Ability to plan and coordinate recreational activities.
• Excellent communication and empathy.
• Able to work 12-hour shifts and 3 days per week.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating residents' recreational needs at admission.
• Develop and implement activity programs.
• Promote a physically and sensory stimulating environment.
• Prepare and participate in individual/group activities daily.
• Assist with decorating facility and coordinating events.
• Maintain participation records for 1:1 visits.
• Perform other assigned tasks.

Skills

CNA license

Dementia resident experience

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

CNA License

Job description

Requirements

CNA License

12 hour shift, 3 Days a week

Experience with dementia residents

OUR MISSION is to foster and provide unprecedented levels of genuine care and customer service for our community’s Rehabilitation and Nursing needs, in a soothing, tranquil and state-of-the-art environment.

The Activity Aide plays an important role in our Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, contributing to the well-being of residents through engaging and therapeutic activities. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating a variety of recreational activities for a diverse group of seniors, fostering a supportive environment. The ideal candidate should be engaging, personable, and possess excellent communication skills, along with creativity and empathy to ensure a resident’s physical and mental stimulation. This role requires collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to enhance the overall quality of life for our residents. Previous experience in a similar role and a background in recreational therapy or a related field is preferred but not required.

Essential Functions

Assist in evaluating resident’s recreational needs and developing activity programs upon resident initial admission relating to past and current interests.

Promotes a physically and sensory stimulating environment to increase the functioning levels of residents.

Prepares and participates in individual and group activities as scheduled daily.

Assist with decorating the facility and preparing for special events and seasonal parties.

Participates in recreational programs for residents confined to their rooms and participation records for 1:1 visits are mandatory.

Perform other tasks as assigned.

Salary: Based on experience

Equal Opportunity Employer.