Activity Aide---- The Orchards of Alliance

The Orchards • Alliance, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

WE are looking for a part time Activity to transition to Full Time! For over the last seventy years, The Orchards have continued the traditional values inspired by the Fox Family: respect for one another, concern for each resident’s well-being, and encouragement of individual interests and enjoyment of life’s pleasures. These values are a gift The Orchards staff members share every day with residents and each other.

Requirements

• Uses e-mail to communicate with others internally and externally.
• Individual should also have knowledge of spreadsheet, database, and word processing software to create reports, calendars, and correspondence and to maintain state or federally mandated resident documentation.
• Skills in planning and leading activities for geriatric residents are needed.
• Requires additional skills with special-need geriatric residents, such as those with dementia, Alzheimer's, or those requiring advanced health care.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required, as well as the completion of state mandated annual training requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer three to six months of related experience in Senior Activities.
• Complete annual state mandated training requirements (Regular In-services as well as any external training).

Responsibilities

• Assists with and conducts activities based on needs and interests of residents
• Assists activities with outside vendors to entertain or conduct programs with residents.
• Maintain communication with Activity Director regarding condition/change of resident.
• Assists the Activity Director with various administrative tasks as necessary.
• Encourage residents to participate in planned activities.
• Listen to resident’s desires and needs for activity.
• Assist with the distribution of activities schedules.
• Coordinate resident escort to and from in-house and community based activities.
• Decorate for holidays and other events.
• Attend meetings and training session required for position.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401(k) profit sharing
• together we inspire attendance incentive

What This Job Offers

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