Activity Aide (85596)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a Part Time Activity Aide at Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The successful candidate will assist the Activity Director in coordinating and implementing residents' activities to enhance their quality of life.

Duties include facilitating individual and group activities, documenting participation, and collaboration on organizing events within the facility. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with experience in long-term care facilities.

This role supports both high and low functioning residents, ensuring all are engaged in rewarding activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in an activity or recreational department in long-term care.
• Ability to assist with scheduling activities and events.
• Skills in documentation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activity Director in planning and coordinating the activity program.
• Facilitate individual and group activities based on residents' needs.
• Deliver resident mail daily.

Skills

Assisting with activities

Coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nurse Aide certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Edinburg, TX 78539

Position Type: Part Time

Primary Responsibilities

The Activity Aide will assist the Activity Director in planning, coordinating, and directing the residents’ activity program and collaborate on organizing employee and non‑employee events for the facility.

Essential Functions

• Facilitate individual and group activities based on residents’ needs.
• Ensure activities are available for both high and low functioning residents.
• Assist with scheduling beauty parlor and barber activities.
• Provide one‑to‑one activities for bed‑fast residents and document appropriately.
• Prepare, maintain, and post the monthly calendar in a visible area and provide each resident with a copy.
• Generate the facility newsletter.
• Participate in community events related to facility interests.
• Attend in‑services as necessary.
• Assist residents to and from activities.
• Assist with the activity program, including the Residents’ Council and night and weekend activities as needed.
• Deliver resident mail daily.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Activity Director and/or Administrator.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• A Certified Nurse Aide is preferred.
• Previous experience in an activity or recreational department in long‑term care or a related industry is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Lifting 1–25 lbs frequently.
• Lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally.
• Lifting 50+ lbs rarely.
• Carrying 1–25 lbs frequently.
• Carrying 25–50 lbs occasionally.
• Carrying 50+ lbs rarely.
• Pushing/Pulling 1–25 lbs frequently.
• Pushing/Pull 25–50 lbs occasionally.
• Pushing/Pull 50+ lbs rarely.
• Sliding/Transferring 1–25 lbs frequently.
• Sliding/Transferring 25–50 lbs occasionally.
• Sliding/Transferring 50+ lbs rarely.
• Standing, sitting, walking, speaking, driving, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, hearing, seeing, turning, twisting, leaning as required.

Regency Integrated Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Regency does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non‑discriminatory criteria.