Activities Aide

Activities Aide – Full Time

Long-Term Care / Nursing Home Setting
37.5 hours/week | Days with occasional evenings | Some weekends as needed

We are seeking a compassionate, creative, and energetic Activities Aide to join our long-term care team. This position helps create meaningful recreational and social experiences that promote resident engagement, dignity, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities based on residents' interests, abilities, and needs.
• Create and maintain monthly activity calendars and programs for assigned units.
• Encourage and assist residents with participation and transportation to activities.
• Plan and coordinate facility-wide events with team members.
• Complete attendance records, progress notes, care plans, MDS-related documentation, and other required paperwork.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and communicate changes in resident condition to nursing staff.
• Maintain a warm, positive, and safe environment.
• Assist with crafts, games, music, religious activities, special events, and other programs.
• Coordinate with other departments and supervise volunteers as needed.
• Assist with room set-up, reception desk duties, mail, and other duties as assigned.

Education & Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Leisure Studies, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant education and/or experience may be considered.
• Experience working with older adults and/or individuals with Alzheimer's/Dementia preferred.
• Long-term care or geriatric experience preferred.
• Must be dependable, creative, flexible, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be available for occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and perform essential job functions.

Available Shifts: Days with occasional evenings

• Schedule Options: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
• Weekend Availability: Some weekend as required

Competitive Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance Options
• Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Generous Paid Time Off - including Vacation, Sick and Holiday Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit