Resident Activities Aide — Recreation & Engagement

Kadima Healthcare Group; Greenville (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadima Healthcare Group in Greenville is seeking compassionate individuals to join our dedicated Activities team. You will help provide recreational activities for residents, assist with planning, conducting, and evaluating programs, and ensure a safe environment at all times.

As an Activities Aide, you will lead group and one-on-one activities, support dementia programs, and help residents participate in community events.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED preferred.
• Previous long-term care experience is desirable.
• Artistic background or previous instruction from a certified activity consultant.

Responsibilities

• Help residents maintain their highest level of functioning by presenting appropriate activity programs according to resident's physical capacity, cognitive ability and interest.
• Motivate residents to participate in life and community by exploring hobbies and community interests.
• Prepare Recreational therapy (dementia group) as assigned on a weekly basis.
• Deliver mail, flowers and items to residents and read mail upon request.
• Prepare for activity programs by ensuring supplies are available and rooms are ready.
• Encourage residents to participate by announcing activities 30 minutes before start.
• Assist in transporting residents to activity programs.
• Conduct resident shopping as requested.
• Accompany residents to community events outside the facility.
• Assist residents in crafting projects and activities.
• Create decorations and set up equipment for activities; supervise and award prizes.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Artistic background or training in activity therapy

Job description

Kadima Healthcare Group in Greenville is seeking compassionate individuals to join our dedicated Activities team. You will help provide recreational activities for residents, assist with planning, conducting, and evaluating programs, and ensure a safe environment at all times.

As an Activities Aide, you will lead group and one-on-one activities, support dementia programs, and help residents participate in community events.