Activities/Activity Aide
About The Position
Officially we title this job an Activities Aide, but in other centers it may be called an Activity Aide, Activities Assistant, or even a Life Enrichment Coordinator. When you are a patient, games and entertainment can be the highlight of your day. As an Activity / Activities Aide you will help to keep our short term stay residents engaged in their recovery and rehab. With long-term residents, you will be providing life enrichment events, often focused on cognitive and memory retention. This could involve leading an exercise group, playing card games, or reading a book to someone that is confined to their room. Every day can be a little more fun than the next.
Requirements
- Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Must have computer knowledge
- Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of twenty-five (25) pounds
- Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and criminal history background check
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as an activity aide in a long-term care facility preferred
- Are you in school to become a Recreational (Rec) Therapist (CTRS)? This would be the perfect entry level position for you while you are learning.
Responsibilities
- Help to keep short-term stay residents engaged in their recovery and rehab.
- Provide life enrichment events for long-term residents, often focused on cognitive and memory retention.
- Lead an exercise group.
- Play card games.
- Read a book to someone confined to their room.
Benefits
- Manageable workload
- Flexible scheduling
- Employee recognition programs
- Annual merit increase opportunities
- Robust benefits package
- Retirement savings plan
- Refer-a-Friend programs
- Educational Assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
