Activities Aide
About The Position
ACTIVITIES AIDE – Brothers of Mercy Wellness Campus Fulltime Evening Shifts Available Join our team at Brothers of Mercy, where Activities Aides play a vital role in creating meaningful and engaging experiences for our residents. This position allows you to make a direct, positive impact on residents’ daily lives through social, recreational, and therapeutic programs. Why You’ll Love Working Here: $2,000 Referral Bonuses Career Ladders Program – grow your career with us through advancement opportunities Competitive Wages & PTO Packages – vacation, holiday, and sick leave Health, Dental, Vision, & No-Cost Life Insurance Weekly Paychecks & Direct Deposit Work at WNY’s Largest 5-Star Senior Wellness Campus – consistently ranked as a “Best Place to Work” What You’ll Do: Organize and conduct activities including crafts, music programs, exercise groups, sensory activities, videos/movies, social activities, and daily life skill programs tailored to residents’ abilities Assist with 1:1 interactions and group activities on assigned units Set up, maintain, and decorate activity areas to ensure a safe, efficient, and pleasant environment Transport and seat residents for activities, meals, or special events Monitor residents during programs, including those who may wander away Assist with meal tray service and transportation to and from meals At Brothers of Mercy, we strive to make every day engaging and enjoyable for our residents. If you love working with seniors and making a difference, this is the role for you! Equal Opportunity Employer Brothers of Mercy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against applicants and employees based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally protected status.
Requirements
- Experience in recreation, activities, or direct care preferred
- Compassionate, dependable, and positive attitude
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to engage residents in meaningful activities and adapt to individual needs
Responsibilities
- Organize and conduct activities including crafts, music programs, exercise groups, sensory activities, videos/movies, social activities, and daily life skill programs tailored to residents’ abilities
- Assist with 1:1 interactions and group activities on assigned units
- Set up, maintain, and decorate activity areas to ensure a safe, efficient, and pleasant environment
- Transport and seat residents for activities, meals, or special events
- Monitor residents during programs, including those who may wander away
- Assist with meal tray service and transportation to and from meals
Benefits
- $2,000 Referral Bonuses
- Career Ladders Program – grow your career with us through advancement opportunities
- Competitive Wages & PTO Packages – vacation, holiday, and sick leave
- Health, Dental, Vision, & No-Cost Life Insurance
- Weekly Paychecks & Direct Deposit
- Work at WNY’s Largest 5-Star Senior Wellness Campus – consistently ranked as a “Best Place to Work”
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
