Activity Aide - SNF

SARAH REED SENIOR LIVING • Erie, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in providing recreational and diversional activity programs through implementation of the policies and procedures of Sarah Reed Senior Living and the Activities Department. The role focuses on implementing programs that foster entertainment, inter-communication, socialization, exercise, and creative expression to meet residents' social and recreational needs. The Activity Aide supervises and directs assigned programs, prepares materials, demonstrates techniques, and provides assistance as needed. A key aspect of the role is motivating residents to explore new interests and continue existing ones, encouraging socialization through group activities. The position also involves assisting with the feeding program after training, maintaining an orderly activity room and storage areas, and assisting residents to and from activities. Awareness of responsibilities during fire drills is also required.

Requirements

• High School education.
• Previous experience with the elderly.
• Previous experience in social and recreational programs including music, art, and crafts
• Ability and patience to relate well to people of all age groups.
• Possess a deep sensitivity and commitment to the elderly, especially those who are ill, disabled or confused.
• Willingness to learn new ideas and skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing programs which provide entertainment, inter-communication, socialization, exercise, relaxation and provides an opportunity for creative expression fulfilling social and recreational needs.
• Supervises and directs those programs assigned by the Director of Activities, prepares materials, demonstrates techniques, gives instructions, and assists when necessary.
• Motivates residents to develop new hobbies and interests as well as encourages them to continue their current interests; stimulates socialization through participation in group activities.
• After being trained for the feeding program, will be provide that service to residents as assigned by nurse in charge
• Maintains an orderly Activity Room and storage areas.
• Assists residents to and from activities.
• Is aware of responsibilities during a fire drill.
• Assists with scheduling programs on unit, utilizing the preferences of the current resident population.
• Other related duties and responsibilities that may become necessary as directed by the Director of Activities.

What This Job Offers

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