Resident Activity Coordinator: Enrich & Engage Lives

Goldwater Care; Clinton, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldwater Care is seeking an Activity Aide to support residents by planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational and therapeutic activities aligned with each resident care plan. You will observe participation, maintain accurate notes, and collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth daily activities.

Ideal candidates have LTC activities experience, demonstrate patience and empathy, and are fluent in English to communicate effectively with residents and staff within the facility.

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 the activity programs & quality assurance program in this facility for the Activities Department.
• Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement so that the facility activities & resident progress are evaluated.
• Create & maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.
• Assist in preparing activity rooms/areas for scheduled activity programs.
• 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 & follow facility guidelines in reporting non-compliance with said guidelines & treat residents with dignity at all times.
• Oversee residents engaged in scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents by applying experience in activities and knowledge of diagnoses and conditions of residents.
• Assists in-room residents by visiting with them, writing letters, running errands, and perform assistance with crafts, projects, etc., as necessary.

Job description

Goldwater Care is seeking an Activity Aide to support residents by planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational and therapeutic activities aligned with each resident care plan. You will observe participation, maintain accurate notes, and collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth daily activities.

Ideal candidates have LTC activities experience, demonstrate patience and empathy, and are fluent in English to communicate effectively with residents and staff within the facility.