Activity Aide

The Waters; Champlin Meadows (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waters in Indiana is hiring an Activity Aide to assist the Activity Director in carrying out a planned activity program for residents. Maintains records and transports residents to activities, performing clerical and department tasks.

Must possess a high school diploma; valid driver's license with F endorsement; ability to drive facility van; flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays; able to work independently or as part of a team; Mantoux health requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with F-Endorsement and be able to drive the facility van.
• Flexible hours including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and present a positive image of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activity Director in carrying out the planned activity program for residents.
• Maintain records and transport residents to and from activities.
• Assist in planning programs to provide socialization, relaxation and exercise.

Skills

Energetic personable

Motivate others

Education

High school diploma

Job description

NOW HIRING - ACTIVITY AIDE

The Activity Aide assists the Activity Director in carrying out a planned activity program for residents. Maintains records, transports residents to and from activities. Performs varied clerical and department maintenance functions. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

*CNA preferred but not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Aides assist the recreational activities leader or activities director, helping patients or participants use equipment and supplies. Activities may include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, sports, music or drama.
• Prepares equipment and ensures the safety of patients or participants in the activity.
• Assist in leading the participants in group activities, such as an exercise class or art project.
• Proper record keeping of equipment and its use.
• Assist in planning programs for residents, which can help to provide socialization, relaxation and exercise.

Education/Experience

• Must possess a high school diploma
• Must possess a valid driver's license with F-Endorsement
• Must be able to drive the facility van
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team
• Must present a positive image of the facility
• Must meet health assessment requirements, including two stage Mantoux skin tests and one-step annually thereafter

Additional Skills

Activity aides should be energetic and personable to work with residents or participants. The aide should have the ability to motivate others to participate in activities. The worker should also be sensitive to the needs of each individual patient or participant