Activities Aide - Part-Time

Arbors at Minerva; Pekin (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 Minerva in Ohio is seeking an Activities Aide - Part Time to support resident engagement through individual and group activities, companionship, and recreational programming.

You will help plan monthly calendars, assist with decorating for events, document participation in the medical record, and collaborate with the care team to promote comfort and well‑being for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn new modalities and approaches.
• Good listener with strong communication skills.
• Able to build rapport and work with residents and families.
• Ability to collaborate with other disciplines and maintain confidentiality.
• Respectful of residents facing end-of-life issues.

Responsibilities

• Assists the resident activity director as needed.
• Provides comfort and stimulation through activity environments.
• Fosters community within the center.
• Leads and participates in individual and group activities.
• Plans and uses various programming models (pet/music/art therapy).
• Assists with decorating for events and seasonal parties.
• Develops and posts monthly calendars for residents and families.
• Participates in recreational programs for residents in rooms.
• Promotes volunteer involvement in the community.
• Maintains activity records and supplies, cleans area afterward.
• Supports resident well-being using a biopsychosocial approach.
• Provides or arranges comfort/support to residents and families as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

End-of-life 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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