Activities Aide (Per Diem)

Mainevets; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Maine Veterans' Homes in Augusta, ME is seeking an Activities Aide to provide meaningful activities for residents in a per diem role. You will work with the Activities Supervisor to plan and deliver programs that support physical, mental, and social well-being.

The position involves daytime activity facilitation with occasional evening events and requires strong English communication and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Must be able to direct small and large group activities, including directing volunteers.
• Interest in activities and working with geriatric individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide meaningful activities to residents and collaborate with the Activities Supervisor.
• Support a steady flow of activities that meet residents’ physical, mental, and social well-being.
• Assist with events that may occur in the evenings as needed.

Skills

Group activities

Volunteer coordination

Communication skills

English writing/verbal

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Excellent opportunity!

Would you like a job that is fun and rewarding?

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of our Veterans?

MVH - Augusta is currently looking for an Activities Aide. The Activities Aide is responsible for providing meaningful activities to the residents and works collaboratively with the Activities Supervisor to maintain a steady flow of activities that are designed to meet the physical, mental, and social well-being of our residents.

This is a per diem opportunity, days with occasional evenings for events.

Requirements

• Must be able to direct small and large group activities, including directing volunteers in the provision of quality services to the residents.
• Must possess interest in activities and working with geriatric individuals.
• Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally and in writing, in English, is required.
• Basic computer skills

Maine Veterans' Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.