Activities Aide - Part-Time

Arbors at Delaware; Pekin (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Referral bonuses

Daily/weekly pay options

Job summary

Arbors at Delaware is seeking an Activities Aide - Part Time to support resident life through engaging, person-centered activity programs in a skilled nursing setting. You will assist the activity director and help create a comforting, stimulating environment.

Responsibilities include leading individual and group activities, documenting participation, decorating for events, posting monthly calendars, and promoting community involvement while maintaining confidentiality and collaboration with the

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn new modalities and approaches.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with residents and families.
• Team-oriented and able to work with multiple disciplines.
• Respect for resident confidentiality and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Assist the activity director and participate in activity programming.
• Lead one-to-one, small group, and large group activities.
• Document participation and value of approaches in medical records.
• Decorate facilities and prepare for events and seasonal activities.
• Develop and post monthly calendars for residents and families.
• Promote community involvement and maintain activity supplies.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Active listening

Rapport building

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Maintaining confidentiality

End-of-life care sensitivity

Job description

Description

Activities Aide - Part Time

Facility: Arbors at Minerva

Embark on a fulfilling healthcare career with us and become part of a team that truly values your contributions. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Why Choose Arbors?

• One of Ohio’s Largest 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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