Activities Aide - Part Time
Facility: Arbors at Marietta
Why Choose Arbors?
- One of Ohio’s Leading Providers of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
- Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet.
- Flexible Scheduling: We offer various scheduling options—ask us about what works for you!
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses: Earn extra by referring others to join our team.
We value your contributions, and we want you to experience the professional success and personal fulfillment that comes with making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.
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Summary:
The Resident Activity Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming, including one to one intervention, small group facilitation and large group presentations. Capable of documenting individual participation and value of approaches in medical record.
Essential Functions:
- Assists the resident activity director as needed.
- Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the resident population.
- Fosters a sense of community within the center environment.
- Leads and participates in individual and group activities.
- Utilizes a variety of models to achieve individualized programming, such a pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, etc.
- Assists with decorating the facility and preparing for special events and seasonal parties.
- Develops and posts monthly calendar as a planning resource for residents and families.
- Participates in recreational programs for residents confined to their rooms.
- Promotes volunteer efforts in the community.
- Maintains records of activities and attendance.
- Stores activity equipment and supplies and cleans area after conclusion of the activity.
- Utilizes the biopsychosocial model to support resident well-being.
- Provides or arranges for comfort/support to residents and families when needed.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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Demonstrated willingness to learn new modalities and approaches.
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Good listener.
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Builds rapport easily.
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
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Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality.
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Able to work with residents/families facing end of life issues.
