Activity Aide

Progressive Quality Care; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Avenue at Strongsville is a Post-Hospital Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Care Facility seeking a cheerful, friendly caregiver to assist residents with activities and programs.

The role supports the Activities Director in planning and implementing engaging activities tailored to residents’ needs and preferences in a hospital-like yet comfortable environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• Certification in dementia is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook).
• Flexibility to work evening and every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activities Director with programs for residents based on needs and preferences.
• Assist in planning and implementing facility and community events.
• Perform assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
• Implement evening and weekend activities as scheduled.
• Document participation and activities in Point Click Care.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Flexible scheduling

Positive personality

Education

Dementia care certification

Job description

The Avenue at Strongsville is a Post-Hospital Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Care Facility that offers a distinctive environment not commonly found in skilled nursing facilities. From our hotel-like environment to our all-private suites, the Avenue is committed to providing an excellent level of physical, medical, emotional and spiritual support in an environment of comfort and respect. Our facility provides some of the area’s highest level of rehabilitation, nursing and medical support to individuals needing post-hospital care and services. We are looking for a committed individual with a reputation for being cheerful and friendly as they administer care to our residents.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Activities director in implementing programs of individual and group activities based on resident’s needs and preferences.
• Assist and implement facility and community events.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
• Implement evening and weekend activities as assigned.
• Documentation of participation through Point Click Care.
• Qualifications and Skills required:
• Knowledge of Microsoft office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Positive and outgoing personality.
• Previous experience in a long term care environment preferred but will consider those with other customer service experience.
• Flexibility in scheduling and working every other weekend is required.
• Certification in dementia

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.