Activities Assistant

Ayden Healthcare (1); Waterville Township (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayden Healthcare of Waterville is seeking an Activities Assistant Full Time to support the Activity Director in planning and delivering engaging activities for residents in a long-term care setting.

The role involves direct resident interaction, documentation, and flexible scheduling, including some weekends, evenings and holidays. Strong communication, coordination, and patient care are essential to enhance residents' well-being and quality of life.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent required.
• Strong verbal and writing abilities.
• Good motor coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow activity directions.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays; patient and tolerant.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activity Director with group and individual resident activities.
• Maintain records and organize activity supplies and spaces.
• Provide personal contact with residents and adapt to a varied schedule, including weekends.
• Support environment cleanliness and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Motor coordination

Manual dexterity

Reading comprehension

Independence

Flexibility

Patience

Education

High School diploma

STNA certification preferred

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.