Activity Aide

Garden Healthcare; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesleyan Village in Elyria, OH is seeking an Activity Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be devoted and compassionate about their chosen career and have experience working with individuals with dementia.

Responsibilities include conducting and assisting with activity groups, one-to-one activities, planning input, escorting residents to activities, and presenting a positive image of the organization to residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with dementia preferred.
• High School Graduate or GED.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and/or assists with assignments and assigned activity groups.
• One-to-one activities utilizing interpersonal needs to meet resident/ client needs.
• Provides input and assistance with activity planning.
• Escort residents to and from activities.
• Projects a positive image of the organization in dealing with residents/clients, co-workers, public.

Skills

Experience with dementia

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Wesleyan Village is seeking anActivity Assistantto join our team. The ideal candidates must be devoted and compassionate about their chosen career.Activity Assistantwill have experience working with individuals with dementia, have a highly enthusiastic personality, and be able to develop creative activities for our residents.

Responsibilities of Activity Assistant:

• Conducts and/or assists with assignments and assigned activity groups
• One-to-one activities utilizing interpersonal needs to meet resident/client needs
• Provides input and assistance with activity planning
• Escort residents to and from activities
• Projects a positive image of the organization in dealing with residents/clients, co-workers, public

Qualifications of Activity Assistant:

• Experience is preferred
• High School Graduate or GED

As aWesleyan Village employee, you will enjoy working in an environment that promotes professional growth and development that offers competitive wages and PTO.