Activities Assistant

Lionstone Healthcare; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Early Pay via Tapcheck

Employee Perks & Discount program

PTO + Holidays

Referral Bonus Program

Mentorship Programs

Upskilling Growth Opportunities

Education Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Shaker Gardens is seeking an Activities Aide to support residents through engaging programs aligned with care plans. You will plan and lead recreational, social, intellectual, and spiritual activities, and work with the team to create meaningful daily experiences for residents.

Responsibilities include coordinating with departments, interviewing residents and families, maintaining a safe environment, and promoting well-being through events, crafts, games, and outings, while upholding HIPAA and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to understand English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Knowledge of supply practices, procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to minimize waste of supplies and misuse of equipment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementation and evaluation of activities programs per the resident’s assessment and care plan.
• Develop good rapport with other departments to ensure activities run without interruption.
• Participate in community planning related to resident and family interests.
• Interview residents or families to obtain activities information and involve residents and families in planning activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for activities programs and prepare activity spaces.
• Provide daily activities for residents (movies, parties, games).
• Oversee residents during activities to promote well-being.
• Make routine visits and assist with crafts and projects as needed.
• Encourage participation in social activities to promote wellbeing.
• Adhere to HIPAA and respect residents’ treatment refusals.

Skills

English proficiency

Independent decision making

Waste minimization

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Activities Aide

Job Summary:

At Shaker Gardens, we're building together: Smarter. Long-Term. Care. We invest in people, not just positions. Through career growth opportunities, supportive leadership, meaningful relationships, and a culture of respect and empowerment, we help our employees thrive both personally and professionally. If you're looking for a workplace where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact, you'll find it at [insert team name]

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs, in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your Supervisor.

• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the Facility to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption.

• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the Facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.

• Interview residents or family members to obtain Activities information and involve residents and family members in planning Activities programs, when possible.

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for Activities programs and assist in preparing Activities rooms and areas for scheduled Activities programs.

• Provide daily activities for residents, including but not limited to, scheduling movies, planning parties, and providing games and activities.

• Oversee residents engaged in scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents.

• Make routine visits to residents and perform assistance with crafts, projects, etc., as necessary.

• Encourage residents to participate in Activities social activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents.

• Adhere to all HIPAA requirements and honor the resident’s refusal of treatment request.

Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Must be able to understand the English language.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion.

• Must be knowledgeable of supply practices, procedures, and guidelines.

• Must possess the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

What We Offer: People-Centered Rewards

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision

• 401k with company match

• Early Pay via Tapcheck!

• Employee Perks & Discount program via NES

• PTO + Company Holidays + Floating Holidays

• $Referral Bonus Program$

• Mentorship Programs

• Internal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities

• Continued Education Loan Repayment Program powered by Clasp