Mid Coast Senior Health Center offers a full range of award-winning health services and living options for seniors, all in one place. By offering multiple levels of care in one location, The Senior Health Center enables individuals to live at the highest level of independence possible, receiving the right level of care in the most supportive setting. Our care is delivered in a holistic and personalized manner that promotes independence, designed to enhance the quality of life for each resident.

• We are presently seeking a per diem Activity Aide to join our team!

• Position Summary This position is per diem with variable hours.
  • The Activity Aide for the Mid Coast Senior Health Center supports the Manager of Social Events & Volunteers as well as Social Events Coordinators in providing meaningful, purposeful and fun activities for residents. Recognizing that every interaction with a resident is an activity, the Activity Aide helps to plan and deliver a daily calendar of activities that incorporates individual interests and addresses the physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual needs of each resident. The Activity Aide will spend 70% of his/her time interacting with residents and 30% working on documentation, planning and organizing.
  • Communicates an Attitude of Respect and Excellence (C.A.R.E.), by following the C.A.R.E. standards at all times.
  • Embodies the Culture of Safety. Adheres to all patient and staff safety policies and procedures. Reports all unsafe or potentially unsafe patient or staff conditions immediately.
• Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
  • Education: Preferred to have degree or coursework completed in the areas of Recreational Therapy, Occupational Thearpy, Exercise Physiology, Sociology, Education, Social Work or other related Health Care field.
  • License/Certifications: N/A
  • Experience: Previous experience working in a clinical setting with the elderly, as a CRMA, CNA or therapy is preferred. Experience working with people with dementia in a residential setting preferred.
  • Demonstrated understanding of stages of dementia
  • Must enjoy working with older adults
  • Flexibility, creativity, patience