Activity Aide

Full-Time Activity Aide
Fountain View Healthcare Center – Cincinnati, Ohio

Fountain View Healthcare Center is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and creative Full-Time Activity Aide to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to grow their career in long-term care, skilled nursing, senior living, rehabilitation, memory care, and healthcare activities programming. As an Activity Aide, you will play a key role in providing meaningful resident engagement through recreational activities, therapeutic activities, social programs, life enrichment initiatives, and community events that enhance the quality of life for our residents.

If you have experience as an Activity Aide, Activities Assistant, Recreation Assistant, Life Enrichment Assistant, Therapeutic Recreation Assistant, Healthcare Activities Coordinator, or Senior Living Activities Professional, we encourage you to apply.

Position Details

• Full-Time
• 40 Hours Per Week
• Every Other Weekend Required
• Benefits Eligible

Job Summary

The Activity Aide is responsible for assisting with the planning, coordination, and implementation of resident-centered activities designed to promote physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and cognitive well-being. This position works closely with residents in our skilled nursing and rehabilitation community to create meaningful experiences that encourage participation, independence, and engagement.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan and lead daily recreational and social activities for residents
• Facilitate group programs, games, crafts, exercise activities, music programs, holiday celebrations, and special events
• Encourage resident participation and social interaction
• Assist with developing and maintaining activity calendars
• Create flyers, announcements, and promotional materials for activities and events
• Shop for activity supplies and maintain inventory
• Support residents with varying cognitive and physical abilities
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, visitors, and team members
• Assist with community outings and special programs
• Document resident attendance and participation in activities
• Promote a positive and engaging environment throughout the facility

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous experience as an Activity Aide, Activities Assistant, Recreation Assistant, or similar role preferred
• Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing Facility, Nursing Home, Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Healthcare experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and a passion for working with seniors
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Why Join Fountain View Healthcare Center?

• Supportive leadership team
• Positive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Meaningful work that makes a difference every day
• The opportunity to build lasting relationships with residents and families

If you are passionate about senior care, resident engagement, recreational therapy, life enrichment programming, nursing home activities, skilled nursing activities, rehabilitation services, and creating meaningful experiences for older adults, apply today to become part of the Fountain View Healthcare Center team in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Apply Now and help enrich the lives of our residents through creativity, compassion, and engagement!