Activity Aide

Kadima Healthcare; New Wilmington (Lawrence County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Supplemental insurances

401K

Job summary

Kadima Healthcare in New Wilmington seeks an Activity Aide to provide recreational activities for residents and support group and individual sessions. The role emphasizes safety, creativity, and person-centered engagement.

Shifts vary (8:30am-4:30pm, 12:00pm-4:30pm, 1:00pm-9:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm), offering flexible options. Prior long-term care exposure and an artistic background are valued assets in this community-focused team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous long-term care experience is desirable.
• Artistic background or previous instruction from a certified activity consultant.

Responsibilities

• Provide recreational activities for residents according to physical and cognitive ability.
• Plan, conduct, and participate in group and one-on-one activities.
• Ensure a safe environment for residents at all times.
• Document resident participation and evaluation in charts.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Resident care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Artistic background or certified activity consultant

Job description

Looking for a new opportunity? Kadima at New Wilmington is looking for compassionate, caring individuals that want to be a part of our strong dedicated team! The only way to do a lot of work is to make it fun! Fantastic Co-Workers!!
Job Description
The Activity Aide primary purpose is to provide recreational activities for residents. The Activity Aide will assist in planning, conducting, and participating in resident group activity programs and one-on-one activities. Presents programs according to physical and cognitive ability and interests. The Activities Aide ensures a safe environment for the residents at all times.
Job Responsibilities:

• Helps resident maintain their highest level of functioning by presenting appropriate activity programs.
• Motivate resident to take an interest in their life and community by investigating alternative methods of activities.
• Prepare Recreational therapy (dementia group) as assigned on a weekly basis.
• Delivers mail, flowers and other items to residents in timely manner.
• Reads mail to residents upon request.
• Prepares for activity program(s) ensures supplies are available and room is ready.
• Encourages residents to participate.
• Announced activity 30 minutes prior to start of activity.
• Assist in transporting residents to activity program.
• Conducts resident shopping as requested.
• Accompanies residents outside facility to participate in community events.
• Assist resident in craft projects and activity.
• Creates decorations, setting up necessary equipment, and awarding prizes.
• Supervise activities as necessary.
• Safety and care of resident during activities.
• Proper chart documentation or resident participation and evaluation.
• Performs other duties as required.
  

Education and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous long-term care experience is desirable.
• Artistic background or previous instruction from a certified activity consultant.

Shifts

• 8:30am - 4:30pm
• 12:00pm - 4:30pm
• 1:00pm - 9:00pm
• 5:00pm - 9:00pm
• Other flexible shifts available.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• Plus many supplemental Insurances available
• 401K

Daily, Weekly & Bi-Weekly pay available
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