What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Aide position at Palmer Ranch Center for Rehab and Healing?
Now Hiring: Activities Aide – CNA Preferred! (Not Required)
Assisted Living Experience Preferred
Location:
Palmer Ranch Center for Rehab and Healing
5111 Palmer Ranch Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34238
Why Work With Us?
At Palmer Ranch Center for Rehab and Healing, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We’re proud to offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where compassion, respect, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.
We offer our team members:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Scheduling
- Direct Deposit
- Opportunities for Overtime
- Doctegrity – 24/7 telemedicine access for employees and their families
- Panda Perks & Benefits – financial wellness tools, employee discounts, and more
- Comfortable Staffing Ratios
- A supportive, collaborative work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and compassion
- Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – join the spirited KARE KREWE of Palmer Ranch!
This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening.
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Activities Aide Job Summary:
The primary responsibility of the Activities Aide is to assist the Activity Director in planning, organizing, and conducting activities and programs for the residents that will contribute to their fuller and richer quality of life and to help maintain or increase resident’s ability to meet their living requirements in accordance with the facility mission philosophy and as directed by the Activity Director. As the Activity Assistant, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to carry out your assigned duties.
Activities Aide Major Duties and Critical Tasks:
- Assist the Recreation Director in planning, organizing and implementing a regular program of recreational, social and individual activities that offer opportunities for mental, physical, social, spiritual and emotional growth and enjoyment with a primary focus on memory care.
- Able to work independently and follow the scheduled activity plan
- Assist in preparation of the monthly activity calendar; assist with decorating the community according to the season and/or holiday throughout the year as well as for special events
- Perform activities on schedule while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality
- Assist with enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the activities program
- Must be willing to work flexible hours that will include weekends, evenings and holidays.
Activities Aide Education and Experience:
- High school diploma preferred
- Prior experience in planning and implementing group and individual activities preferred
- Prior experience working with senior adults and seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease preferred
- Must be willing to drive a 12 passenger bus (CDL not needed)
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.