Activities/Life Enrichment Aide

Clatsop Care Health & Rehabilitation Astoria, Oregon is actively seeking a compassionate and hardworking part-time Activities /Life Enrichment Aide (two days/week plus Saturdays or Sundays) to provide essential activities to the residents and clients on a daily basis. Do you enjoy working with and helping people? Are you aspiring to advance your career as an occupational therapist that strives to make a difference in our community? If yes, please keep reading! This Life Enrichment position earns a competitive wage of $15.50 - $20.84/hour depending on experience.  If this sounds like the right opportunity to work in the assisted living and long-term care field for you, apply today!

ABOUT CLATSOP CARE HEALTH & REHABILITATION

Clatsop Care Health & Rehabilitation is a part of Clatsop Care Health District that provides a variety of services to meet each individual's needs. We have many services including assisted living, short-term and long-term care, nursing homes, retirement communities, memory care, hospice, palliative, and in-home care. We are focused on providing the highest quality service and care to meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of our community. We strive to let our residents and clients know that they are a valued part of the community through meaningful conversation, sincere listening, and constant involvement in all their activities. We care for our residents as if they were our own families, and, regardless of the level of care, we are always able to adapt to whatever they need! We understand that the more we work with patients to keep their independence, the happier and more fulfilling life they will have. We have a great team! We understand that how we treat our employees reflects on their performance. We strive to show our staff how much they are valued with a culture of open communication, transparency, and honesty. We also offer educational opportunities, competitive pay, and great perks and benefits to contribute to our positive work environment!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ACTIVITIES AIDE/LIFE ENRICHMENT AIDE

In this Activities/Life Enrichment aide position, you plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct activity programs for our skilled nursing residents, clients and their families. You work to assure that their spiritual, emotional, recreational, and social needs are met and maintained. With attention to detail and productivity, you also coordinate community groups to provide organized and safe experiences for everyone. Your experience helps you as you seek to provide recreational therapy and other services. You communicate those opportunities to our residents in a variety of ways. You assess individual needs and ensure that activities are provided that will meet those needs. You are effective at communicating needs with occupational therapists and other staff members to ensure support.

Scheduling outings for our residents is another part of what you do. You serve as a bus driver or chaperone for outings and ensure that the bus is kept clean and maintained. As you stay aware of community events in the area, you communicate to those in your care about these additional options to be involved in the community.

Using your self-motivation and leadership skills, you develop and are a part of an activity/life enrichment committee. This committee is composed of residents, staff, volunteers, and families that will plan daily, weekly, and seasonal events. You are dedicated to recruiting for and maintaining the volunteer program. You are also conscientious about maintaining confidentiality at all times. At the end of the day, you feel accomplished knowing you have such a positive impact on our residents and their families!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ACTIVITIES AIDE

• One year of experience in long-term care preferred, but we will train.
• Ability to obtain a valid Oregon food handlers' card
• Heart for working with seniors and clients of all ages.
• Ability to drive the transportation van (Regular license. No special class required)

Two years of experience in a social or recreational therapy program desired but we will train, eligibility for certification as a therapeutic recreational therapy specialist are preferred. Are you reliable, punctual, organized, and able to effectively prioritize tasks? Can you show empathy while maintaining professional boundaries? Are you able to work independently as well as with a team? Would you like to develop a career with purpose? If yes, we want to meet you! WORK SCHEDULE FOR AN ACTIVITIES AIDE This long-term care and rehabilitation position offers part-time hours. Saturdays or Sundays are a must. Other days can be arranged with the Activities Director and coordinated on a as needed basis. ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR LONG-TERM CARE TEAM? If you feel you'd be perfect as our Activities Aide providing life enrichment/recreational therapy, apply now using our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. Location: 97103