Activity Aide - Part Time

About the LECOM Institute for Successful Aging

With Erie County’s senior population now approaching one out of four residents, LECOM Health is committed to wellness for this growing age group. LECOM Health offers a full continuum of care from Independent Living and Personal Care apartments to Skilled Nursing Care and Outpatient services including In-Home Care, Home Health, and Hospice under the direction of the LECOM Institute for Successful Aging.

JOB SUMMARY

An Activity Aide/Assistant will aid in organizing, directing and carrying out program activities which cover spiritual development, recreation, diversion, intellectual, and educational development for residents as an integral part of resident centered care.

JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge, skills, attitude, and energy to consistently provide resident centered care.
• Organizes and directs or carries out a program of activities which will provide entertainment, intercommunication, relaxation, opportunity to express creative talent and fulfill basic psychological, social and spiritual needs for all the residents, subject to individual restrictions, limitations, and interests.
• Encourages hobbies and craft activities. Provides craft materials and supplies, instructs and supervises residents during craft activities, and complies with safety regulations and policies.
• Encourages social communication among residents through group activities and recreation.
• Helps in planning parties, provides games and encourages residents to assist in the planning.
• Encourages residents to participate in religious activities to fulfill their spiritual needs.
• Encourages intellectual/educational development through literature, lectures and cultural events.
• Provides reading material and CDs, tapes and digital books for the blind.
• Assist in recording of residents’ activities. Assists in admissions, evaluations and MDS process. Writes progress notes as needed.
• Must perform as a Universal Worker being cross-trained in housekeeping, dietary, and personal care functions.
• Must be flexible to accept other duties as needed or assigned by the resident or institution.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is preferred
• Previous customer service or personal care experience is preferred
• Must be willing to undergo a pre-employment physical and criminal background check

BENEFITS:

LECOM’s Part Time employees enjoy:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching of 100% after completing one year of service!
• Paid time off accruals - vacation
• Paid bereavement
• Employee referral program
• Employee appreciation/recognition events
• Employee assistance program and discounted membership at the LECOM Fitness and Wellness Center

The LECOM Institute for Successful Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person