Activities Aide

## Description

**Job Title:**Activities Aide

**Department:** Activities

**Reports To:** Activities Director/Administrator

**Schedule:** Full-time, 40 hours per week

**Pay:** $18-$21 per hour commensurate with experience

**Position Summary:**

The Activities Aide is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of engaging, therapeutic recreational programs that enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of residents. Under the guidance of the Activities Director, this compassionate professional facilitates group events, provides one-on-one companionship, and helps maintain a vibrant, supportive community environment. Ultimately, the aide plays a crucial role in fostering socialization, encouraging independence, and improving the overall daily quality of life for both rehabilitating and long-term care residents.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**

• **Activity Facilitation:** Assist in planning, organizing, and leading daily group recreational programs, including arts and crafts, music sessions, light exercise classes, and games.
• **Resident Transport:** Safely escort and transport residents via wheelchair or walker to and from designated activity spaces to ensure safe and timely participation.
• **Setup and Teardown:** Prepare the physical spaces for scheduled events by arranging furniture, gathering necessary supplies, and cleaning up the area once the activity concludes.
• **One-on-One Engagement:** Conduct individualized room visits for residents who are bedbound, on isolation precautions, or prefer not to join group settings, offering companionship, reading, or bedside activities.
• **Encouragement and Socialization:** Actively motivate residents to participate in community events and foster a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere that promotes social interaction and cognitive stimulation.
• **Documentation:** Record daily resident attendance, activity preferences, and participation levels in accordance with facility policies and state/federal regulatory requirements.
• **Observation and Reporting:** Monitor residents during activities for any significant changes in mood, behavior, or physical ability, promptly reporting these observations to the nursing or clinical staff.
• **Supply Management:** Help maintain the inventory of recreational supplies, ensuring that games, art materials, and audio-visual equipment are safe, clean, and properly stored after use.
• **Special Events:** Assist with the coordination and execution of holiday celebrations, family social gatherings, and facility-wide entertainment events.

## Qualifications
**Must be at least 16 years of age.**

• **Experience:** Prior experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• **Skills:**
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.