Activity Assistant

The Waters of Wabash West; Wabash (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Waters of Wabash West in Indiana is seeking an Activity Aide to support the Activity Director in delivering a planned resident activity program. You will help transport residents, prepare materials, maintain records, and assist with safety during activities.

This part-time role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license with F-Endorsement, and the ability to drive the facility van. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• CNA preferred but not required.
• Must be able to drive the facility van.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Must work independently and as part of a team.
• Must present a positive image of the facility.
• Must meet health assessment requirements including Mantoux skin tests.

Responsibilities

• Aides assist the recreational activities leader or activities director, helping residents use equipment and supplies for arts, crafts, outdoor activities, sports, music or drama.
• Assists with transporting Residents to appointments.
• 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 to provide socialization, relaxation and exercise.

Skills

Energetic

Personable

Motivates others

Flexible

Education

High school diploma

Job description

NOW HIRING - Activity Aide

Part Time Position Available

COME 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. 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. 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.

*CNA preferred but not required.

Job Responsibilities - Activity Aide

• 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.
• Assists with transporting Residents to appointments
• 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 - Activity Aide:

• Must possess a high school diploma
• Must possess a valid driver's license with F-Endorsement
• Must be able to drive the facility van
• 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
• Must present a positive image of the facility
• Must meet health assessment requirements, including two stage Mantoux skin tests and one-step annually thereafter

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, our company 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.