Creative Activities Aide — Senior Living

Grandview HealthCare Center; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking an Activities Aide to support the Activities Director in planning, organizing, and executing a comprehensive program of meaningful activities for residents. You will help lead group activities, provide individualized engagements, and ensure accurate documentation while promoting resident-centered care.

You will collaborate with nursing, therapy, and social services to enhance resident well-being, safety, and participation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience working with older adults or individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, or recreation experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the monthly activities calendar.
• Lead or assist with group activities including games, crafts, music, exercise, discussion groups, movies, bingo, holiday celebrations, educational programs, and special events.
• Provide individualized activities for residents unable or unwilling to attend group programs.
• Encourage resident participation while respecting each resident's preferences, rights, and choices.
• Assist residents to and from activity programs as appropriate.
• Promote an atmosphere that is welcoming, engaging, and enjoyable.
• Develop positive relationships with residents and families.
• Observe residents during activities and report changes in mood, participation, behavior, or functional status to the Activities Director and nursing staff.
• Encourage socialization and community involvement.
• Assist with outings and special events when scheduled.
• Document resident attendance and participation accurately and timely.
• Report resident preferences and activity interests.
• Assist with maintaining activity records as assigned.
• Report concerns regarding residents to the appropriate licensed staff.
• Set up and clean activity areas before and after programs.
• Prepare activity supplies and equipment.
• Assist in decorating the facility for holidays and special occasions.
• Maintain activity storage areas in a clean and organized manner.
• Follow all infection prevention and control practices.
• Observe resident safety during activities.
• Utilize safe transfer techniques.
• Immediately report accidents, incidents, hazards, or equipment concerns.
• Maintain a safe and clean activity environment.
• Treat residents, families, visitors, and coworkers with dignity, respect, and professionalism.
• Support resident rights and person-centered care.
• Promote Grandview's mission and values through positive interactions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning as requested.
• Communicate effectively with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, and other departments.
• Attend required meetings and in-service education.
• Assist with additional activity-related duties as assigned by the Activities Director.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Organization

Empathy

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Grandview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking an Activities Aide to support the Activities Director in planning, organizing, and executing a comprehensive program of meaningful activities for residents. You will help lead group activities, provide individualized engagements, and ensure accurate documentation while promoting resident-centered care.

You will collaborate with nursing, therapy, and social services to enhance resident well-being, safety, and participation.