Activity Aide

North Olmsted Nursing & Rehabilitation; North Olmsted (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardens of North Olmstead is seeking a full-time Activity Assistant/Coordinator for the memory care unit to join our team. The ideal candidate will be devoted and compassionate about their chosen career, with experience working with individuals with dementia and the ability to develop creative activities for our residents.

Responsibilities include developing and coordinating a monthly program of events, establishing community contacts, recruiting volunteers, training staff, and supporting

Qualifications

• At least two years of related experience.
• Experience working with individuals with dementia.
• Creativity and ability to develop engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and coordinates a monthly program of events and activities.
• Establishes and maintains contacts with community organizations for program development.
• Recruits, plans, and manages volunteer opportunities and community involvement.
• Manages, trains, and develops staff and volunteers.
• Collaborates with marketing and outreach for community events.
• Coordinates community outings and one-on-one activities to meet resident needs.
• Projects a positive image of the organization to residents and the public.

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Gardens of North Olmstead is seeking a full-time Activity Assistant/Coordinator for the memory care unit to join our team. The ideal candidates must be devoted and compassionate about their chosen careers. The Activity Assistant/Coordinator 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/Coordinator:

• Develops, maintains, and coordinates a monthly program of events and programs
• Establishes and maintains on-going contacts with community organizations, churches, colleges, universities, cultural organizations, and other useful resources for program development.
• Recruits plan and manage volunteer opportunities for the community
• Manages, trains, and develops staff and volunteers
• Makes marketing presentations for community outreach efforts
• Works with marketing to assist in the planning of community/resident events
• Coordinates community outings to special events, lectures, for an active resident lifestyle
• One-to-one activities utilizing interpersonal needs to meet resident/client needs
• Projects a positive image of the organization in dealing with residents/clients, co-workers, and the public

Qualifications of Activity Assistant/Coordinator:

• At least two years of related experience
• A college degree strongly preferred.