Activity Aide

Huntingdon Park Nursing Home; Taylor Highlands (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive team environment

Meaningful impact in residents' lives

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Huntingdon Park Nursing Home is seeking a compassionate and energetic Activity Aide to join our team. This role focuses on planning and leading recreational activities for residents and creating meaningful daily experiences for seniors.

The schedule includes part-time hours with every other weekend, and mostly daytime hours with occasional evening activities. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, healthcare or activities experience is a plus, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in healthcare or activities role is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and leading recreational and social activities for residents.
• Encourage resident participation and engagement in programs and events.
• Support group activities, games, crafts, music, and special events.
• Assist with decorating and preparing for holidays and facility events.
• Escort and support residents as needed during activities.
• Maintain activity supplies and ensure areas are organized.
• Document resident participation when required.
• Promote a positive, friendly, and resident-centered environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate

Teamwork

Patience

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Huntingdon Park Nursing Home is seeking a compassionate and energetic Activity Aide to join our team full-time. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with seniors and is passionate about creating meaningful, engaging daily experiences for residents.

Schedule

• Part Time (Every other weekend)

• Mostly day-time hours, may be asked to do an evening activity periodically

Responsibilities of Activity Aide

• Assist in planning, organizing, and leading recreational and social activities for residents

• Encourage resident participation and engagement in programs and events

• Support group activities, games, crafts, music, and special events

• Assist with decorating and preparing for holidays and facility events

• Escort and support residents as needed during activities

• Maintain activity supplies and ensure areas are organized

• Document resident participation when required

• Promote a positive, friendly, and resident-centered environment

Qualifications for Activity Aide

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Previous experience in a healthcare, long-term care preferred, or activity's role is a plus

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Compassionate, patient, and dependable personality

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Comfortable engaging with elderly residents in group and one-on-one settings

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay

• Supportive team environment

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in residents' daily lives

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Paid Time Off