Activity Aide

Eden Senior Care; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Senior Care is seeking an Activity Aide to support residents across our Wisconsin communities. The role involves organizing and participating in activity programming, including one-to-one interventions, small groups, and large group activities.

You will document participation and outcomes in the medical record, contributing to meaningful daily lives for residents. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with people, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and be

Qualifications

• A passion for working with people.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with cooperative relationships.
• Effective communication in verbal and non-verbal forms.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to stay calm and adapt to changing situations.
• Capable of working under stress while remaining caring and kind.
• Ability to handle diverse situations positively.
• Excellent organizational skills with deadline discipline.
• Creativity and imaginative approaches, including arts & crafts

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordinating and implementing activities to meet residents' needs.
• Create environments focused on joy, independence and wellness daily.
• Help design programs to encourage socialization.
• Provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment; improve daily living skills.
• Prepare and maintain progress reports on residents.
• Ensure activity areas are safe and well maintained.
• Generate enthusiasm to encourage participation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and non-verbal communication

Problem-solving

Calm under pressure

Organizational skills

Creativity and imagination

Adaptability

Passion for helping people

Job description

Eden Senior Care, founded in 2016, is a growing Healthcare Management company, focused on managing and operating Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Alabama. Our mission with each community is to support their success by providing strong leadership, corporate support, and the resources and tools to realize their goals. Edenbrook Appleton promotes and encourages the success of each of its employees and values the individual experience of its guests and their families.

Position: Activity Aide

Schedule: 32-40 hours a week with rotating weekends

We are seeking individuals who are devoted to fostering meaningful and purposeful lives for our residents. The Activity Aide organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming, including one to one interventions, small group facilitation, and large group presentations. Capable of documenting individual participation and value of approaches in the medical record.

Job functions will include:

• Assist with planning, coordinating and implementing activities to meet the physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual and emotional needs of our residents
• Create environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day
• Help design programs to encourage socialization
• Provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment and improve daily living skills
• Prepare and maintain reports on resident’s progress
• Ensure activity areas are safe and well maintained
• Generate enthusiasm to encourage and motivate participation

Ideal candidates will have:

• A passion for working with people
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
• Problem-solving skills
• The ability to remain calm and adapt to changing situations
• Ability to work under stress while remaining caring and kind
• Ability to understand and work in a variety of situations in a positive and constructive manner
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to set and meet deadlines
• Ability to be imaginative, creative, and innovative musical/ arts & crafts experience preferred