Senior Living Activities Aide - Engage Residents

Kadima Healthcare Group; Greenville (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadima Healthcare Group in Greenville, PA is seeking an Activities Aide to provide recreational activities for residents, assist in planning, conducting, evaluating, and participate in individual and group programs. You will help maintain a safe environment and support residents in daily activities.

The role supports dementia group activities, transports residents when needed, and helps with crafts, events, and scheduling.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help residents maintain functioning by presenting activities suited to capacity and interests.
• Motivate residents to engage with life and community by exploring hobbies and community events.
• Prepare dementia group activities on a weekly basis.
• Deliver mail, flowers and other items to residents in a timely manner and read mail on request.
• Prepare for activity programs by ensuring supplies are available and the room is ready.
• Encourage participation by announcing activities 30 minutes before start of activity.
• Assist in transporting residents to activity programs.
• Conduct resident shopping as requested.
• Accompany residents outside the facility to participate in community events.
• Assist residents in crafts and activities and support setup.
• Implement activity procedures by creating decorations, setting up equipment and crafts.
• Assist in scheduling movies, parties and games for residents.
• Supervise activities as necessary and maintain competency.
• Safety and care of residents during transport and activities.
• Proper chart documentation of participation and evaluations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Long-term care experience desirable

Artistic background or instruction from activity consultant

Job description

Kadima Healthcare Group in Greenville, PA is seeking an Activities Aide to provide recreational activities for residents, assist in planning, conducting, evaluating, and participate in individual and group programs. You will help maintain a safe environment and support residents in daily activities.

The role supports dementia group activities, transports residents when needed, and helps with crafts, events, and scheduling.