Living Legends Health
Description
Activities Aide
Status: Per-Diem
Rate: $16/hr.
Position Summary:The Activities Aide supports the Activities Director in planning and leading engaging, fun, and purposeful activities for residents in our skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. This role plays an essential part in promoting emotional well-being, social interaction, and a positive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the planning and delivery of recreational activities, events, games, and outings
Encourage and support resident participation in group and individual activities
Escort residents to and from activity areas as needed
Document resident participation and responses to activities
Assist with decorating, event setup, and special themed days
Communicate with nursing staff and families regarding resident needs and preferences
Provide companionship and support to residents throughout the day
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous experience in recreation, activities, senior care, or customer service preferred
Friendly, patient, and outgoing personality
Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to push wheelchairs and assist with resident mobility as needed
Preferred Skills:Resident engagement, senior activities, recreation therapy, CNA, hospitality, long-term care, elder care, arts and crafts, music therapy, group facilitation, memory care, dementia programming
Why Join Taconic?
Family-oriented, team-focused environment
Opportunities for growth and cross-training in multiple departments
Competitive pay and benefits for eligible employees
Work with a leadership team that values creativity and compassion
Qualifications
Education
Required
High School or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Activities Aide
Status: Per-Diem
Rate: $16/hr.
Position Summary:The Activities Aide supports the Activities Director in planning and leading engaging, fun, and purposeful activities for residents in our skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. This role plays an essential part in promoting emotional well-being, social interaction, and a positive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the planning and delivery of recreational activities, events, games, and outings
Encourage and support resident participation in group and individual activities
Escort residents to and from activity areas as needed
Document resident participation and responses to activities
Assist with decorating, event setup, and special themed days
Communicate with nursing staff and families regarding resident needs and preferences
Provide companionship and support to residents throughout the day
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous experience in recreation, activities, senior care, or customer service preferred
Friendly, patient, and outgoing personality
Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to push wheelchairs and assist with resident mobility as needed
Preferred Skills:Resident engagement, senior activities, recreation therapy, CNA, hospitality, long-term care, elder care, arts and crafts, music therapy, group facilitation, memory care, dementia programming
Why Join Taconic?
Family-oriented, team-focused environment
Opportunities for growth and cross-training in multiple departments
Competitive pay and benefits for eligible employees
Work with a leadership team that values creativity and compassion
Qualifications
Education
Required
High School or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.