What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Leader position at BROTHERS OF MERCY NURSING HOME COMPANY INC?
ACTIVITIES AIDE – Brothers of Mercy Wellness Campus
PT Evening Shift (12 - 8), alternating weekends
Join our team at Brothers of Mercy, where Activities Aides play a vital role in creating meaningful and engaging experiences for our residents. This position allows you to make a direct, positive impact on residents’ daily lives through social, recreational, and therapeutic programs.
What You’ll Do:
- Plan, organize, and lead activities including crafts, music programs, exercise groups, sensory activities, videos/movies, social activities, and daily living skill programs tailored to residents' abilities and interests.
- Lead and facilitate evening programming, including running two scheduled evening activities.
- Assist with one-on-one interactions and group activities on assigned units.
- Develop, update, and document resident activity care plans in accordance with departmental and regulatory requirements.
- Complete accurate documentation of resident participation, engagement, and responses to activities.
- Set up, maintain, and decorate activity areas to ensure a safe, efficient, and pleasant environment.
- Transport and seat residents for activities, meals, and special events.
- Monitor residents during programs, including those who may wander away from activity areas.
- Assist with meal tray service and transportation to and from meals as needed.
- Support other departments and assist with resident needs as necessary to ensure quality care and a positive resident experience.
At Brothers of Mercy, we strive to make every day engaging and enjoyable for our residents. If you love working with seniors and making a difference, this is the role for you!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Brothers of Mercy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against applicants and employees based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally protected status.
What You'll Need
- Experience in recreation, activities, therapeutic programming, or direct care preferred.
- Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn the PCC (PointClickCare) system.
- Experience with resident documentation and care planning preferred, or the ability to learn.
- Compassionate, dependable, and positive attitude.
- Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to engage residents in meaningful activities and adapt programs to individual needs.
- Ability to work evening hours and lead scheduled evening programs.
Salary : $17 - $18