ACTIVITY AIDE

Regency Integrated Health Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Activity Aide to enhance the residents' experience through engaging activities. In this part-time role, you will collaborate with the Activity Director to plan and coordinate a variety of events tailored to the needs of residents. Your responsibilities will include facilitating both individual and group activities, assisting with scheduling, and ensuring that all residents have access to enjoyable experiences. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about community engagement and have a knack for organization, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Preferred school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in activity or recreational department is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Activity Director in planning and directing residents’ activity programs.
• Facilitate individual and group activities for residents.

Skills

Activity Coordination

Communication Skills

Event Planning

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Magnolia Crossing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Houston, TX Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: Undisclosed

Primary Responsibilities

The Activity Aide will be responsible for assisting the Activity Director in planning, coordinating, and directing the residents’ activity program. The Activity Aide collaborates with the Activity Director in organizing various employee and non-employee events for the facility.

Essential Functions

• Facilitate both individual and group activities based on the individual needs of the residents.
• Ensure that activities are occurring for both high and low functioning residents.
• Assist with scheduling beauty parlor and barber activities.
• Provide activities for residents that are bedfast and/or unable to participate in group activities (one to one) and document in the appropriate record.
• Assist with the preparation of a monthly calendar and posting in an area accessible, highly visible, and frequented by residents and visitors. Calendar should also be provided to each resident and posted in their room.
• Assist with generating the facility newsletter.
• Participate in community events related to the interest of the facility.
• Attend in-services as necessary.
• Assist residents to and from activities.
• Assist with activity program including Residents’ Council and night and weekend activities as needed.
• Deliver resident mail daily.
• Other duties as assigned by the Activity Director and/or Administrator.

Qualifications

Educational/Training Requirements

• A school diploma or its equivalent is preferred.

Licensing Requirements

• A Certified Nurse Aide is preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Previous experience working in activity or recreational department in the long-term care industry or related industry is preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative but not necessarily all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions