Resident Activities Specialist - Flexible Scheduling & Pay

Arbors of Ohio; Milford (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Arbors of Ohio is seeking an Activities Aide for the Milford facility to organize and participate in resident activity programming, including one-to-one interventions, small-group facilitation, and large-group presentations. Capable of documenting participation and the value of approaches in the medical record.

The role supports a comforting environment, helps develop monthly calendars, decorates for events, and promotes community engagement and volunteer involvement to enhance residents’ daily

Qualifications

• Demonstrated willingness to learn new modalities and approaches.
• Good listener with the ability to build rapport.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines and communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in resident care.
• Comfort with residents/families facing end-of-life issues.

Responsibilities

• Assists the resident activity director as needed.
• Utilizes the environment to provide comfort and stimulation to residents.
• Fosters a sense of community within the center environment.
• Leads and participates in individual and group activities.
• Utilizes models like pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy for individualized programming.
• Assists with decorating for special events and seasonal parties.
• Develops and posts monthly calendars as planning resources for residents and families.
• Participates in recreational programs for residents in their rooms.
• Promotes volunteer efforts in the community.
• Maintains records of activities and attendance.
• Stores activity equipment and cleans area after activities.
• Supports resident well-being using the Biopsychosocial model.
• Provides or arranges comfort/support to residents and families as needed.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Active listening

Rapport building

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Confidentiality

End-of-life sensitivity

Job description

Arbors of Ohio is seeking an Activities Aide for the Milford facility to organize and participate in resident activity programming, including one-to-one interventions, small-group facilitation, and large-group presentations. Capable of documenting participation and the value of approaches in the medical record.

The role supports a comforting environment, helps develop monthly calendars, decorates for events, and promotes community engagement and volunteer involvement to enhance residents’ daily