Pottsville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a proud member of the Eden Senior Care network committed to providing exceptional care and enhancing the well-being of our residents. We believe in creating an environment that promotes physical, emotional, and social wellness. Our facility is a part of Eden Senior Care is looking for its next Activity Aide.
Position: Activity Aide
We are seeking individuals who are devoted to fostering meaningful and purposeful lives for our residents. The Activity Aide organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming, including one-to-one interventions, small group facilitation, and large group presentations. Capable of documenting individual participation and value of approaches in the medical record.
Activity Aide functions include:
- Assist with planning, coordinating and implementing activities to meet the physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual and emotional needs of our residents
- Create environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day
- Help design programs to encourage socialization
- Provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment and improve daily living skills
- Prepare and maintain reports on resident’s progress
- Ensure activity areas are safe and well maintained
- Generate enthusiasm to encourage and motivate participation
Ideal candidates will have:
- A passion for working with people
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
- Problem-solving skills
- The ability to remain calm and adapt to changing situations
- Ability to work under stress while remaining caring and kind
- Ability to understand and work in a variety of situations in a positive and constructive manner
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to set and meet deadlines
- Ability to be imaginative, creative, and innovative
- musical/ arts & crafts experience preferred