Job Description

** What you will do in this role** :

• Officially we title this job an Activities Aide, but in other centers it may be called an Activity Aide, Activities Assistant, or even a Life Enrichment Coordinator.

When you are a patient, games and entertainment can be the highlight of your day. As an Activity / Activities Aide you will help to keep our short term stay residents engaged in their recovery and rehab. With long-term residents, you will be providing life enrichment events, often focused on cognitive and memory retention. This could involve leading an exercise group, playing card games, or reading a book to someone that is confined to their room.

• Every day can be a little more fun than the next.

** What’s in it for you:**

• A manageable workload (Also - not a lot of lifting)
• Flexible scheduling – we understand when things come up
• Employee recognition programs
• Annual merit increase opportunities
• Robust benefits package, including a retirement savings plan
• Refer-a-Friend programs – Bring your friends & earn a $ bonus $.
• Educational Assistance program – We’ll help you $ pay $ for your classes.

Donna, our employee of 35 years, says “I love my work-family! We work well together, help one another and have fun while we’re here.”

Qualifications

Qualifications

• One to two years related experience in leading activities for the elderly
• High school diploma or higher education preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Willing to work flexible hours
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications

Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 25 lbs. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Additional Information

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Program