Activities Aide - Part Time

A 105 bed skilled nursing facility in a suburban neighborhood that currently undergoing exciting renovation project.  Our emphasis is on rehabilitation services and long term skilled geriatric care.  The Mission Of Villa is to provide a welcoming care environment designed to maximize healing and restoration, complemented through resident-centered world class service.  Our goal is to support our resident's through their restoration and safely return them back to the community positioned to thrive.  Our treatment team is here to support them every step of the way.  Our success depends on your success.  As a Company we are committed to the following:

1. Treating you with dignity and respect
2. Investing in education and training
3. Providing a safe and comfortable work environment
4. Recognizing and rewarding you for making positive contributions to our team
5. Acknowledging that you are a valued asset to our team and critical to our success.
6. Encouraging you to bring new ideas, any concerns or any problems you may have for discussion and resolution
7. Offering opportunities to you for promotion and/or continued career growth through education and training.

You will use different forms of recreation as a therapeutic tool to meet physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual needs of residents in accordance with the over-all plan of care.  Is a member of the Therapeutic Recreation Department team and fulfils the duties required by that Department.  Carries out nursing home policies and government regulations as required. You will follow the direction of the Therapeutic Recreation Director.

Qualified candidates will  have:

• Practical knowledge of a variety of client populations
• Education and / or experience in geriatrics and long term care
• Knowledge and / or experience in documentation
• Understand various Theories and Techniques ( Validation Therapy, Sensory, Stimulation, Redirection)
• Must be flexible, creative, enthusiastic, and demonstrate much incentive and motivation.
• Proficient in computer usage.
• Able to complete MDS, Care Plans, Progress notes, and initial activities assessment.

This position will be 20-28 hours, afternoon/evening hours including 1 weekend a month. If interested please apply online or stop in to fill out an application.