Activity Aide

A&P Payroll Management; Town of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Northtowns Care Center in Buffalo, NY is seeking an enthusiastic Activity Aide for full and part-time roles. You will lead residents in scheduled recreational activities such as singing, dancing, arts and crafts and painting, and help engage bed-bound residents.

Responsibilities include planning and promoting activities tailored to individual interests, assisting with newsletters and calendars, coordinating volunteers, and helping residents stay connected via FaceTime, Zoom or social media.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated skills in one of the following areas: music (vocal or instrumental), arts & crafts, movement/exercise, painting or ceramics.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and be on your feet for long durations.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in planning and promoting recreation based on individualized needs and interests and encouraging participation and engagement;
• Visiting bed-bound residents and non-participants and providing appropriate recreation services for them;
• Assisting with monthly newsletter and recreation calendar;
• Assisting with volunteer program, admission assessments, and community interaction programs;
• Ensuring that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes each individual’s needs and rights;
• Assisting in the transportation of residents to and from activities;
• Assisting residents’ in scheduling and partaking in FaceTime, WhatsApp, Zoom, and Facebook video calls

Skills

Music

Arts & crafts

Movement

Painting

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

We Offer Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off and Opportunities for Professional Growth:

Northtowns Care Center, a skilled nursing facility located in Buffalo, New York has an immediate openings for an enthusiastic and energetic full and part-time Activity Aide. This job entails leading residents in scheduled recreational activities, which include and are not limited to singing, dancing, arts and crafts and painting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting in planning and promoting recreation based on individualized needs and interests and encouraging participation and engagement;
• Visiting bed-bound residents and non-participants and providing appropriate recreation services for them;
• Assisting with monthly newsletter and recreation calendar;
• Assisting with volunteer program, admission assessments, and community interaction programs;
• Ensuring that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes each individual’s needs and rights;
• Assisting in the transportation of residents to and from activities;
• Assisting residents’ in scheduling and partaking in FaceTime, WhatsApp, Zoom, and Facebook video calls

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent;
• Demonstrated skills in one of the following areas: music (vocal or instrumental), arts & crafts, movement/exercise, painting or ceramics.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and be on your feet for long durations

ABOUT US:

We are dedicated to provide outstanding care to our residents in a warm, nurturing environment that allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.

EOE-Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.