Activity Aide - CVI

Powers Health • Munster, IN

10d

About The Position

The Activity Aide supports the Director/Manager by assisting with and coordinating activities for residents in Assisted Living at Hartsfield Village. The role helps ensure residents, family members, and guests receive excellent customer service and positive interactions, and contributes to high-quality care and an enjoyable day-to-day life for residents. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with seniors and is understanding, empathetic, supportive, helpful, professional, and honest.

The position primarily works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional hours outside the normally defined workday or workweek, including weekends and/or holidays. The role conducts activities according to the monthly calendar, leads assigned musical, craft, recreational exercise, and other activities, and may perform clerical and event-support tasks for the Recreation Department. The Activity Aide follows safety and infection-control procedures and reports resident changes or concerns to the appropriate supervisor or Director.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Three years of general office skills experience.
• Proficiency with computers, including Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and general Internet use.
• Experience leading and assisting with group activities.
• Knowledge of and experience with various types of arts and crafts.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Experience working with seniors.

Nice To Haves

• A state-approved 36-hour Activities Director Course is preferred and may be substituted for the experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct activity programs in accordance with the planned monthly calendar and as assigned.
• Assist with Recreation Department clerical functions, including maintaining and updating calendars, newsletters, flyers, and birthday lists; coordinating events; making announcements; performing data entry; and assembling, copying, filing, and processing community data accurately and promptly.
• Lead musical, craft, recreational exercise, and other activities as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Follow safety and infection-control procedures while performing work.
• Report changes in residents’ conditions, as appropriate.
• Report concerns regarding residents, family members, or staff to the Director.
• Advise the Supervisor when assistance from nursing, maintenance, or other departments may be needed to prepare for an activity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits with low deductibles and co-pays.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and supplemental insurance.
• Pay in lieu of benefits, if eligible.
• Retirement plan with 401(k) and employer match.
• Employee wellness program.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED