Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care -
Job Summary: If you enjoy being creative, facilitating group activities such as arts & crafts, games, music, dance, gardening, social activities and special events, then we are looking for you to join our team. We currently have an opening for a part-time Life Enrichment Aide. The shift varies through the week days and may include weekends and rotating holidays.
This position will be responsible for performing the daily activity calendar requirements set by the Life Enrichment Director. Required to support and follow the Activity Program's mission, philosophy, policies and procedures and state and federal regulations. Will achieve and maintain the highest quality of life for each resident, with understanding of all psycho-social, medical, and activity needs/preferences.
Job Qualifications:
- The Activity Aide needs to have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Preference for someone with previous experience as an Activity Aide.
- Must have at least one year of experience in a health care setting.
- Current knowledge of Federal and State activity regulations and/or ability to understand and interpret.
- Possess the qualities of empathy, compassion, understanding, enthusiasm, personable, energetic, positive and humorous in order to effectively interact with residents, families, and staff.
- Must be able to relate and work well with residents; disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with to the community, other health professionals, outside professional organizations, senior services, government agencies, and any other provider or professional in the community.
- Must be able to propel a patient or resident in a wheelchair.
- Must be able to move items at least 25 pounds.'
'Work Location: One location
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour