Part Time Recreation Aide

Christian Retirement ServicesIowa City, IA
Onsite

About The Position

Recreation Aides at Oaknoll play a vital role in improving and stimulating the mental and physical abilities of our residents, as well as contributing to their overall engagement and quality of life. Oaknoll is a not-for-profit community that provides resident-centered care and services through its CREATE culture, which stands for caring, respect, enthusiasm, awareness, teamwork, and encouragement. The organization believes in fostering joyful, active, and connected lives for seniors and providing competent, caring, and compassionate health care. Oaknoll strives to make the lives of its residents and staff meaningful and fulfilling. The community is seeking a part-time Recreation Aide for its recreation team, with hours generally ranging from 10-15 hours per week, including afternoons, holidays, and at least six Saturdays and/or Sundays each month. The ideal candidate should be outgoing, energetic, passionate about working with seniors, and willing to take initiative to engage residents with recreational opportunities.

Requirements

  • outgoing
  • energetic
  • passionate about working with seniors
  • willing to take initiative to engage residents with recreational opportunities

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with people with dementia preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily activities including exercises, trivia, cooking etc.
  • Plan and implement one-on-one activities as directed.
  • Assist with preparation of monthly activity calendars.
  • Document resident participation in department records.

Benefits

  • competitive pay
  • paid time off
  • retirement plan with company contributions
  • 40% off employee meals
  • free use of our gyms and pool
  • weekly access to a Nurse Practitioner free of charge
  • onsite parking
  • tuition reimbursement
  • scholarship program
  • student loan repayment assistance
  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • life insurance
  • FSAs
  • voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurances for eligible employees
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