Activity Aide

Wesleyan Village; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

PTO

Job summary

Wesleyan Village in Elyria, OH seeks an Activity Assistant to join our caring team. The ideal candidate will be devoted and compassionate, with experience working with individuals with dementia, and able to develop creative activities for residents.

You will conduct and assist with activity groups, lead one-to-one sessions, help with planning, transport residents to activities, and present a positive image of the organization while supporting resident well-being and engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with dementia.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Devoted and compassionate about the chosen career.

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

Compassionate

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Wesleyan Village is seeking an Activity Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidates must be devoted and compassionate about their chosen career. Activity Assistant will 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 a Wesleyan Village employee, you will enjoy working in an environment that promotes professional growth and development that offers competitive wages and PTO.