Activity Aide

Topaz Fiscal Services; Taylor Highlands (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Huntingdon Park Nursing Home is seeking an energetic Activity Aide to join our team. This part-time role features every-other-weekend shifts, daytime hours with occasional evenings.

You will organize recreational activities, encourage resident participation, and help with events to create meaningful daily experiences for residents. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, healthcare experience is a plus, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Healthcare experience or activity role is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient and dependable personality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable engaging elderly residents in group and one-on-one settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead recreational and social activities for residents.
• Encourage participation in programs and events.
• Support group activities, games, crafts, music and events.
• Decorate and prepare for holidays and facility events.
• Escort and support residents during activities.
• Maintain activity supplies and keep areas organized.
• Document resident participation when required.
• Promote a positive, resident-centered environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Compassionate

Patient

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