Activity Aide

Willow Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC is seeking a full-time Activity Aide. Are you creative and looking for a great company to share your creative ideas with? Are you compassionate and want to work with geriatric residents? Then we would like to interview you!

Under the direction of the Activity Director, the Activity Aide assists in carrying out a planned activity program for residents. This position requires knowledge of age-specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents. The Activity Aide will assist in activities for geriatric residents with therapeutic, neurological, and medical needs. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and /or holidays.

About Willow Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC

Willow Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC proudly serves our community's long-term care and rehabilitation needs. We are committed to providing loving excellence in senior care. We offer services speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and dementia/Alzheimer's care. Our goal is to provide dignified care to all of our residents in a well-maintained, home-like environment. This is why we work hard to create an excellent work environment for our staff as well.

Our company recognizes the amazing efforts of our staff and values their downtime with a work-life balance that includes two weeks of vacation and sick days for a healthy rejuvenation that all employees provide to our patients.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance;
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Personal Time Off;
• Tuition Reimbursement;
• Life, Critical Illness & AD&D Insurance,
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account,
• Employee Assistance Program

We want to hire employees with compassion and a love for long-term care. If you possess the following traits, we would love to have you join our team!

• Service-oriented - kind, patient, and helpful to everyone
• Self-motivated - driven by goals and is willing to do whatever needs to be done
• Optimistic - has a positive, can-do attitude
• Dependable - someone's coworkers and residents can rely on
• Team-player - cooperative and works easily with others

Essential Duties

• Assists Activity Director with the seasonal décor of the Facility.
• Responsible for inviting residents to activity programs as appropriate and as determined in the Care Plan.
• Assists in transporting residents to and from activities.
• Maintains attendance records for resident activities daily.
• Performs light housekeeping tasks, such as clean-up following parties and programs. Interacts with residents, family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary staff in a non-judgmental, supportive, and calm manner.
• Addresses family satisfaction issues timely manner and assists in resolving the matter in a professional manner.

Qualifications Education/Training: Must possess a high school diploma and a valid driver's license.

Experience: No experience required. Prior experience in long-term care is preferred.

Duties:

- Assist in planning and implementing activities for residents in a senior living community
- Provide counseling and support to residents on aging issues
- Coordinate and manage schedules for activities and events
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as needed
- Collaborate with other staff members to ensure a positive and engaging environment for residents
- Maintain accurate documentation of resident participation and progress

Qualifications:

- Experience working with seniors or in a similar role is a plus
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
- Compassionate and patient demeanor
- Knowledge of aging issues and resources

We offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents!

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or requirements associated with the job.