Activities Aide Part-Time

Arbors of Ohio; Milford (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Arbors of Ohio is seeking an Activities Aide for the Milford facility to organize and participate in resident activity programming, including one-to-one interventions, small-group facilitation, and large-group presentations. Capable of documenting participation and the value of approaches in the medical record.

The role supports a comforting environment, helps develop monthly calendars, decorates for events, and promotes community engagement and volunteer involvement to enhance residents’ daily

Qualifications

• Demonstrated willingness to learn new modalities and approaches.
• Good listener with the ability to build rapport.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines and communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in resident care.
• Comfort with residents/families facing end-of-life issues.

Responsibilities

• Assists the resident activity director as needed.
• Utilizes the environment to provide comfort and stimulation to residents.
• Fosters a sense of community within the center environment.
• Leads and participates in individual and group activities.
• Utilizes models like pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy for individualized programming.
• Assists with decorating for special events and seasonal parties.
• Develops and posts monthly calendars as planning resources for residents and families.
• Participates in recreational programs for residents in their rooms.
• Promotes volunteer efforts in the community.
• Maintains records of activities and attendance.
• Stores activity equipment and cleans area after activities.
• Supports resident well-being using the Biopsychosocial model.
• Provides or arranges comfort/support to residents and families as needed.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Active listening

Rapport building

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Confidentiality

End-of-life sensitivity

Job description

Arbors is one of Ohio’s largest providers of long‑term care, skilled nursing, and short‑term rehabilitation services.

Activities Aide – Part‑Time

Facility: Arbors at Milford

Why Choose Arbors?

• 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 the value of approaches in the 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 as pet therapy, music 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.