Activity Aide

Vincentian Home; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Vincentian Home is seeking an Activity Aide to join the Community Life Department in Pittsburgh. The role focuses on creating meaningful experiences for residents through group activities, one-on-one visits, and sensory experiences, promoting wellness across multiple dimensions.

Responsibilities include planning engaging programs, transporting residents, documenting care plans, and assisting with department operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• NCCAP Activity Aide certification or eligibility for certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to plan and implement programs and events.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to build positive relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds and at all levels of the organization.
• Adaptability and willingness to work a flexible schedule based on community needs, including occasional evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing engaging programs, activities, and experiences for individuals and groups.
• Develop activities that encourage socialization and promote social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, sensory, and physical wellness.
• Incorporate the eight dimensions of wellness and intergenerational practices into programs and activities.
• Provide meaningful one-on-one visits and sensory/environmental stimulation for residents.
• Help create opportunities for lifelong learning, creativity, connection, and personal expression.
• Support intergenerational programs and experiences involving residents, children, students, families, staff, and visitors.
• Help create both intentional and organic opportunities for connection throughout the community.
• Consider residents' individual interests, preferences, abilities, and needs when planning and delivering activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Teamwork

Adaptability

Flexibility

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NCCAP Activity Aide certification or eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Content management software

Activity programming software

Job description

• Location 111 Perrymont Rd,Pittsburgh, PA, 15237,United States
• Base Pay $14.00 - $18.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt-FT
• Required Degree High school

Description

Activity Aide

Vincentian Home | McCandless, PA | North Hills

Occasional weekend and evening availability required

Vincentian Home is looking for a compassionate, creative, and energetic Activity Aide to join our Community Life Department!

The Community Life Team Member (Activity Aide) plays an important role in creating meaningful experiences and connections for our residents. From group activities and special events to one-on-one visits and sensory experiences, this position helps bring joy, engagement, and purpose to daily life at Vincentian.

If you enjoy working with people, planning fun and meaningful activities, and creating an environment where everyone feels included and valued, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

Create Meaningful Experiences

• Assist with planning and implementing engaging programs, activities, and experiences for individuals and groups.
• Develop activities that encourage socialization and promote social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, sensory, and physical wellness.
• Incorporate the eight dimensions of wellness and intergenerational practices into programs and activities.
• Provide meaningful one-on-one visits and sensory/environmental stimulation for residents.
• Help create opportunities for lifelong learning, creativity, connection, and personal expression.
• Support intergenerational programs and experiences involving residents, children, students, families, staff, and visitors.
• Help create both intentional and organic opportunities for connection throughout the community.
• Consider residents' individual interests, preferences, abilities, and needs when planning and delivering activities.

Resident Engagement & Support

• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families through regular interaction and engagement.
• Transport and assist residents to and from activities as needed.
• Identify residents' activity interests, needs, and concerns and document this information in their care plans.
• Document interactions with residents and families in accordance with state requirements.
• Observe and communicate important information related to resident care to the Manager of Community Life.
• Promote a resident-centered environment where residents, families, visitors, volunteers, and employees are treated with kindness, respect, dignity, and compassion.
• Provide exceptional service and responsiveness while helping create positive experiences for residents and their families.

Community Life Operations

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Community Life Department.
• Help set up, organize, and maintain activity spaces and supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of activity areas and storage spaces.
• Follow appropriate infection control practices for activity supplies and equipment.
• Assist with facility and operational needs related to Community Life programming.
• Assist with training and supervision of new personnel and volunteers as assigned.
• Attend department meetings, educational programs, and required Vincentian and Department of Health training.
• Follow all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Vincentian policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic about partnering with residents, families, children, and the entire community to create experiences that recognize and celebrate each person as an individual.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• NCCAP Activity Aide certification or eligibility for certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to plan and implement programs and events.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to build positive relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds and at all levels of the organization.
• Adaptability and willingness to work a flexible schedule based on community needs, including occasional evenings or weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in activities, life enrichment, recreation, senior care, or a related field.
• Background or experience in music, art, or other creative activities.
• Current and valid driver's license.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using content management or activity programming software.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

• Creative & enthusiastic — brings energy and new ideas to activities and events.
• Compassionate & perceptive — recognizes individual needs and responds with empathy.
• Outgoing & personable — enjoys connecting with residents, families, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
• Highly organized — can plan, coordinate, and follow through on multiple programs and activities.
• Adaptable — comfortable adjusting plans based on resident and community needs.
• Tech-savvy — comfortable learning and using computers, tablets, smart devices, online platforms, and other technology.
• A strong communicator — able to adjust communication style for different audiences.
• A team player — works effectively with others while also being comfortable taking initiative independently.
• Relationship-focused — genuinely enjoys getting to know people and creating meaningful connections.

Why Join Vincentian?

At Vincentian Home, Community Life is about much more than filling a calendar. It's about creating opportunities for residents to connect, participate, discover, laugh, learn, and feel a sense of belonging.

As a Community Life Team Member (Activity Aide), you'll have the opportunity to make a difference every day by creating experiences that honor each resident's individuality and support their overall well-being.

Vincentian is a mindful and compassionate organization that values innovation, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences while honoring the dignity of every person we serve.

Our Mission & Values

Vincentian is a nonprofit, mission-based organization located in Pittsburgh, PA. Our mission is to nurture and sustain a ministry of compassionate care that preserves the human dignity of persons within a diverse and changing society.

We are committed to the values of spirituality, compassion, quality, dignity, collaboration, advocacy, stewardship, and innovation.

Vincentian offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including:

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Sick time
• Additional voluntary benefits, including critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage
• Other employee benefits and resources

This position works primarily in a long-term care and senior living environment where residents, families, staff, volunteers, and visitors interact throughout the day.

The Community Life Team Member (Activity Aide) may work in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings throughout the campus and may occasionally travel between areas of the facility as needed.

Employees work in an environment that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and may encounter conditions common to healthcare settings, including unpleasant odors, infectious diseases, bodily fluids or blood, hazardous materials, and facility equipment.

Vincentian is an Equal Opportunity Employer.