Activities Assistant

Ayden Healthcare Waterville; Waterville Township (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayden Healthcare Waterville currently seeks an Activities Assistant for our Long-Term Care Facility. The role supports the Activity Director in delivering meaningful group and individual programs for residents.

Responsibilities include record keeping, environment upkeep, and managing activity supplies. Expect a varied schedule with some weekends, evenings and holidays while maintaining a compassionate, patient approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preference for STNA certification or long-term care experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly with residents, families and staff.
• Flexible hours including some weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Ability to work independently and follow activity plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activity Director to provide group and individual activities for residents.
• Maintain records and manage supplies and equipment for activities.
• Support environment upkeep and storage areas related to activities.
• Engage residents with patient, respectful interaction; adapt to a varied schedule.

Skills

High School Diploma

STNA certification

Communication skills

Flexibility

Independence

Job description

Ayden Healthcare of Waterville is currently seeking an Activities Assistant Full Time for our Long-Term Care Facility.

Position Summary:
The Activity Assistant assists the Activity Director to provide group and individual activities for the residents. Duties will involve personal contact with a varying resident population and a varied work schedule that will include some weekends, evening and holidays. Tasks also will involve record keeping, attention to the environment, use of supplies and equipment and maintenance of storage areas.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent. Preference is given to persons with experience in long term setting and/or certification as a State Tested Nursing Assistant.
• Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public.
• Motor coordination and manual dexterity are required to lead activity programming.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow activity directions and work assignments. Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation. Must be patient and tolerate toward residents, family members and co-workers.
• Ability to work independently and follow scheduled plans.