Enrichment Activities Aide | Student Loan Reimbursement

Ciena Healthcare; Chagrin Falls (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

The Laurels of Chagrin Falls, part of Ciena Healthcare, seeks an Activities Assistant to support the activity director in delivering engaging programs that meet residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being.

You will assist Residents to/from activities, maintain records, and collaborate with volunteers while fostering a caring community. Prior long-term care or recreation therapy exposure is preferred, with required computer skills and clear background checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in activities, recreation therapy, and long-term care preferred.
• Meets state and federal criminal background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates activity programs as planned to meet the functional levels, needs and interests of each Resident.
• Assist Resident to and from activity programs and outings as scheduled, as required.
• Maintains good rapport with family members and encourages family support in programs.
• Completes appropriate records indicating Resident’s attendance and participation in individual and group activities in a timely basis.
• Provide input to the assessment and evaluation of Residents' participation when requested.
• Communicates Resident’s concerns and responses to interventions to immediate supervisor.
• Supports Residents' individual needs, preferences, customary routines, concerns and choices.
• Assists with escorting Residents to and from activities.
• Assist and work with individual volunteers and volunteer programs at the request of the Activity Director.
• Cleans equipment and materials used for activities.
• Participates in long-term care survey process, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Laurels of Chagrin Falls, part of Ciena Healthcare, seeks an Activities Assistant to support the activity director in delivering engaging programs that meet residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being.

You will assist Residents to/from activities, maintain records, and collaborate with volunteers while fostering a caring community. Prior long-term care or recreation therapy exposure is preferred, with required computer skills and clear background checks.