Recreation Aide

Recreation Aide - Full-Time Opportunity at EverVella of Swansea!

DAILY PAY

Are you passionate about creating engaging experiences for seniors? Do you have a warm and caring demeanor? We are seeking a Recreation Aide to join our team at EverVella of Swansea, a premier long-term care community in Swansea, Illinois. If you're looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a difference in the lives of others, we want to hear from you!

Job Summary:

As a Recreation Aide, you will play a vital role in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs for our residents. You will work closely with the Activities Department to ensure that daily activities are performed without interruption, and that a calm and welcoming environment is maintained throughout the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity programs and quality assurance programs
• Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement to evaluate activity progress
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments to ensure smooth daily operations
• Prepare activity rooms and areas for scheduled programs
• Provide daily activities for residents, adhering to individual care plans
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information and adhere to facility guidelines
• Oversee residents during scheduled activities to promote physical, social, and mental well-being
• Assist with in-room residents, including visiting, writing letters, running errands, and completing crafts and projects

Qualifications:

• Experience in long-term care activities department is preferred
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and cope with mental and emotional stress

If you're passionate about creating engaging experiences for seniors and have a warm and caring demeanor, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity! Join our talented team at EverVella of Swansea and make a difference in the lives of our residents.