Activity Aide (Part-time)

Eden Senior Care; Platteville (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Eden Senior Care invites a Part-Time Activity Assistant to join Edenbrook Platteville. The role involves planning and participating in activities from 10 AM–5 PM on weekdays and an alternating weekend schedule, with pay of $17–$18 per hour. Prior caregiver/C.N.A. experience is a plus, and no prior experience is required.

You will organize activities that meet physical, spiritual, emotional, and social needs, document progress, and help create joyful, independent living environments for residents.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain cooperative relationships.
• Effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Problem-solving and adaptable in changing situations.
• Ability to work under stress while remaining caring and kind.
• Strong organizational skills with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Organize and participate in activity programming for residents.
• Plan one-to-one interventions, small-group, and large-group activities.
• Document resident participation and effectiveness in the medical record.
• Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing activities to meet residents' needs.
• Create environments that emphasize moments of joy, independence, and wellness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Stays calm under stress

Organizational skills

Creativity

Job description

Eden Senior Care, founded in 2016, is a growing Healthcare Management company, focused on managing and operating Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Alabama. Our mission with each community is to support their success by providing strong leadership, corporate support, and the resources and tools to realize their goals. Edenbrook Platteville promotes and encourages the success of each of its employees and values the individual experience of its guests and their families.

Edenbrook Platteville, part of the Eden Senior Care Network and a skilled nursing facility, is seeking an Activity Aide to join our wonderful facility!

Position: Part-Time Activity Assistant

• 2-3 days a week
• Every other weekend rotation and 3 holidays rotation a year
• 10 AM to 5 PM during weekdays, 7 AM to 4 PM every other weekend
• Pay: $17-$18 / hour
• Prior experience is not required; however, any caregiver/C.N.A. experience is a plus.

The Activity Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming, including one-to-one interventions, small-group facilitation, and large-group presentations. Capable of documenting individual participation and the value of approaches in the medical record.

Job functions will include:

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing activities to meet the physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and emotional needs of our residents
• Create environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day
• Help design programs to encourage socialization
• Provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment and improve daily living skills
• Prepare and maintain reports on resident’s progress
• Ensure activity areas are safe and well maintained
• Generate enthusiasm to encourage and motivate participation

Ideal candidates will have:

• A passion for working with people
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
• Problem-solving skills
• The ability to remain calm and adapt to changing situations
• Ability to work under stress while remaining caring and kind
• Ability to understand and work in a variety of situations in a positive and constructive manner
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to set and meet deadlines
• Ability to be imaginative, creative, and innovative
• Musical/ arts & crafts experience preferred