Activity Assistant

The Waters of Peru; Peru (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Waters of Peru is seeking a Part-Time Activity Assistant to support our activity program for residents. You will assist the Activity Director, help transport residents, and perform light clerical tasks in accordance with policies and state regulations.

Responsibilities include helping lead group activities, preparing equipment, and maintaining equipment records while ensuring safety and engagement for residents during arts, crafts, and social events.

Qualifications

• Energetic and personable to engage residents.
• Ability to motivate participants to join activities.
• Sensitivity to the needs of each resident or participant.

Responsibilities

• Aides assist the recreational activities leader or activities director, helping patients or participants use equipment and supplies.
• Prepares equipment and ensures the safety of patients or participants in the activity.
• Assist in leading the participants in group activities, such as an exercise class or art project.
• Proper record keeping of equipment and its use.
• Assist in planning programs for residents, which can help to provide socialization, relaxation and exercise.

Skills

Energetic

Personable

Motivate others

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Now Hiring an Part-Time Activity Assistant to join our TEAM!!!

The Activity Aide assists the Activity Director in carrying out a planned activity program for residents. Maintains records, transports residents to and from activities. Performs varied clerical and department maintenance functions. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Aides assist the recreational activities leader or activities director, helping patients or participants use equipment and supplies. Activities may include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, sports, music or drama.


• Prepares equipment and ensures the safety of patients or participants in the activity.


• Assist in leading the participants in group activities, such as an exercise class or art project.


• Proper record keeping of equipment and its use.


• Assist in planning programs for residents, which can help to provide socialization, relaxation and exercise.

Education/Experience

• Must possess a high school diploma


• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and/or holidays


• Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team

Additional Skills

Activity aides should be energetic and personable to work with residents or participants. The aide should have the ability to motivate others to participate in activities. The worker should also be sensitive to the needs of each individual patient or participant

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Continental complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.