Activities Aide - Part-Time

Arbors at Fairlawn; Fairlawn (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible pay options

Flexible scheduling

Unlimited referral bonuses

UKG Wallet pay advances

Job summary

Arbors at Fairlawn seeks an Activities Aide (Part-Time) to organize and participate in person-specific activity programming for residents. You will assist in one-to-one interventions, small groups, and large group presentations, documenting participation and outcomes in medical records.

You will collaborate with the resident activity director, use the environment for comfort and stimulation, and help plan monthly calendars while supporting a warm center culture and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn new modalities and approaches.
• Good listening skills and ability to adapt to resident needs.
• Ability to build rapport quickly with residents and families.
• Team player able to collaborate with other disciplines.
• Clear and effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Comfort working with residents/families facing end-of-life situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the activity director as needed.
• Use the environment to provide comfort and stimulation for residents.
• Foster a sense of community within the center.
• Lead and participate in individual and group activities.
• Utilize diverse activity models (pet, music, art therapy).
• Help decorate for events and prepare monthly calendars.
• Document participation and activity value in medical records.
• Maintain equipment and clean activity areas after use.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Good listener

Rapport building

Collaborative with disciplines

Verbal and written communication

Confidentiality

End-of-life sensitivity

Job description

Arbors at Fairlawn
575 S Cleveland Massilon Rd
Fairlawn, OH 44333, USA

Description

Activities Aide - Part-Time

Facility: Arbors at Fairlawn

Why Choose Arbors?

• One of Ohio’s Leading Providers of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet.
• Flexible Scheduling: We offer various scheduling options—ask us about what works for you!
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses: Earn extra by referring others to join our team.

We value your contributions, and we want you to experience the professional success and personal fulfillment that comes with making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.

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.

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