Activities Aide – Full-Time

Springpoint at Lewes Inc; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Benefits including DailyPay!

Employee & Resident Bonus Referral “PP

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development and Career Op

Job summary

The Moorings at Lewes, a Springpoint Senior Living Life Plan Community, is seeking a Full-Time Activities Aide to energize resident life and create meaningful moments each week.

You will work closely with the Activities Director to plan, lead, and adapt engaging activities for residents, coordinating schedules and supplies while participating in ongoing education and events that support a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Genuine passion for serving and connecting with older adults.
• High energy, creativity, and a team-first attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including some evenings and every other weekends.
• Preferred: 2+ years in activities, recreation, or life enrichment roles.
• NCAP/NCTRC certifications preferred.
• Experience in a long-term care or senior living setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead therapeutic activity programs for groups and individuals, tailored to residents' needs.
• Adapt activities for residents with physical limitations or cognitive impairments (including dementia).
• Develop a dynamic, person-centered programming calendar.
• Prepare supplies, participant lists, and activity schedules.
• Assist with special events and holiday celebrations.
• Escort residents to and from activities and outings — safely and enthusiastically.
• Maintain accurate daily participation records to support resident care planning and communicate preferences and changes.
• Attend required educational offerings in patient activities and resident care.

Skills

High energy

Creativity

Team player

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Evenings & weekends availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

17028 Cadbury Circle
Lewes, DE 19958, USA

Description

The Moorings at Lewes is seeking highly energetic Activities Aides to join our team!

Are you high-energy, creative, and passionate about making a real difference? Do you believe that joy is part of living — and that connection matters as much as any care plan? Then we want to meet you.

The Moorings at Lewes, a Springpoint Senior Living Life Plan Community located in beautiful coastal Lewes, Delaware, is seeking a Full-Time Activities Aide to join our team. This isn't just a job — it's a calling. You'll be at the heart of resident life, creating the moments our residents look forward to all week.

Responsibilities:

As an Activities Aide, you are a vital force in the daily life of our residents. Working closely with the Activities Director, you will:

• Plan, organize, and lead therapeutic activity programs for groups and individuals, tailored to residents' physical, cognitive, and social needs
• Assist and adapt activities to meet the needs of residents with physical limitations or cognitive impairments (including dementia).
• Assist the Activities Director in developing a dynamic, person-centered programming calendar
• Prepare supplies, participant lists, and activity schedules
• Assist with special events and holiday celebrations
• Escort residents to and from activities and community outings — safely and enthusiastically
• Conduct group activities with energy, creativity, and genuine engagement
• Maintain accurate daily participation records to support resident care planning as well as communicate resident preferences, behaviors, and changes to the Activities Director and or care team
• Attend required educational offerings in patient activities and resident care.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Genuine passion for serving and connecting with older adults
• High energy, creativity, and a team-first attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including some evenings and every other weekends
  
  • Preferred;
    • 2+ years of experience in a similar activities, recreation, or life enrichment role
    • Certification from the National Council for Activity Professionals (NCAP)
    • Certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC)
    • Experience in a long-term care or senior living setting
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match (Once Eligible)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Benefits (including DailyPay!)
• Employee & Resident Bonus Referral Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development and Career Opportunities

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