Engaging Resident Activities Specialist

Aperion Care; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aperion Care in Marion, IN is seeking an Activity Assistant/Aide to support planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational and social programs for residents, in line with care plans.

You will prepare activity spaces, coordinate with other departments, monitor resident engagement, and assist with crafts and visits to residents in their rooms. Prior LTC activity experience is preferred; English proficiency required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Long Term Care Activities Department is preferred.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition & enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing & evaluating activity programs and the quality assurance program.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments to assure daily activities can be performed without interruption.
• Assist in preparing activity rooms/areas for scheduled activity programs and recommend equipment and supply needs.
• Assist in cleaning up activity areas after completing activity functions.
• Follow the care plan in providing daily activities for resident.
• Purchase department supplies, clothing and personal items for the residents.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information and treat residents with dignity at all times.
• Oversee residents engaged in scheduled activities to promote physical, social, and mental well-being.
• Assists in-room residents by visiting with them, writing letters, running errands, and perform assistance with crafts, projects, etc.

Skills

Patience

Tact

Cheerful disposition

Enthusiasm

English language proficiency

Job description

Aperion Care in Marion, IN is seeking an Activity Assistant/Aide to support planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational and social programs for residents, in line with care plans.

You will prepare activity spaces, coordinate with other departments, monitor resident engagement, and assist with crafts and visits to residents in their rooms. Prior LTC activity experience is preferred; English proficiency required.