Resident Activity Specialist

Champion Care; Alabama; On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Northway Health & Rehab is seeking an energetic Activity Aide to join our team in Bessemer, AL. This full-time role offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule and the chance to positively impact residents' lives daily.

You will help plan, organize, and lead recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic activities to enhance quality of life for our residents. A welcoming and dependable personality is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in activities, recreation, healthcare, senior living, customer service, or related fields is a plus.
• Friendly, outgoing and compassionate personality is important.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work well with elderly and rehabilitation populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing daily activity programs.
• Encourage resident participation in individual and group activities.
• Lead games, crafts, music programs, holiday events, and social gatherings.
• Transport residents to and from activities as needed.
• Help decorate for holidays, special events, and resident celebrations.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and team members.
• Document resident participation and engagement in activities.
• Support resident-centered programming that promotes physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Skills

Friendly, outgoing personality

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Empathy for residents

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Northway Health & Rehab is seeking an energetic Activity Aide to join our team in Bessemer, AL. This full-time role offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule and the chance to positively impact residents' lives daily.

You will help plan, organize, and lead recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic activities to enhance quality of life for our residents. A welcoming and dependable personality is essential.