Engaging Activities Aide – Part-Time (Resident Care)

Mainevets; Maine; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Maine Veterans’ Homes is actively seeking an Activities Aide to provide meaningful activities for residents and support the Activities Supervisor in maintaining a vibrant activity program.

This part-time role (16 hours/week) focuses on engaging residents, coordinating small and large group activities, and ensuring activities comply with relevant regulations while supporting the overall well-being of residents.

Qualifications

• Must be able to direct small and large group activities, including directing volunteers in the provision of quality services to the residents.
• Must be able to understand federal/state laws/regulations relative to long-term care activity programs and professional resident activities practice with emphasis in the areas of gerontology activities.
• Must possess interest in activities and working with geriatric individuals.
• Requires proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide meaningful activities to residents and assist in maintaining the activity department functions.
• Assist in ensuring a steady flow of activities designed to meet residents’ physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.

Skills

Group activity leadership

Gerontology awareness

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Job description

Maine Veterans’ Homes is actively seeking an Activities Aide to provide meaningful activities for residents and support the Activities Supervisor in maintaining a vibrant activity program.

This part-time role (16 hours/week) focuses on engaging residents, coordinating small and large group activities, and ensuring activities comply with relevant regulations while supporting the overall well-being of residents.