Activities Aide

Company: Maine Veterans' Homes
Location: Machias
Posted on: August 8, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionExcellent part-time opportunity! $5,000 Sign-on BonusWe are seeking an energetic, engaging, self-motivated individual to join our Activities team.The Activities Aide is responsible for providing meaningful activities to the residents and works collaboratively with the Activities team to maintain a steady flow of activities that are designed to meet the physical, mental, and social well-being of our residents.This is a part-time position, 16 hours per week. Includes weekday, evening and weekend obligations based on the needs of the residents.Maine Veterans' Homes is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Maine's Veterans and families. We take great pride in our mission to "care for those who served".Built on the campus of Down East Community Hospital, MVH - Machias provides an active atmosphere for assisted living, memory care and respite care for Veterans and their families. We are an AHCA Gold Award for Excellence in Quality recipient, making us one of only 49 nursing homes in the nation to ever earn this prestigious distinction.Maine Veterans' Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Activities Aide Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Must be able to develop, organize and direct small and large group activities
• Interest in activities and working with the geriatric population
• Must have flexibility with work scheduleActivities Aide Preferred Experience:
  • Geriatric activities experience preferred
  • CNA certification a plus
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Keywords: Maine Veterans' Homes, New England , Activities Aide, Other , Machias, Northeast