What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Aide position at Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Brandon?
It is the mission of Hawthorne Centers for Rehabilitation to serve our residents through the provision of high quality, affordable and accessible health services. We are dedicated to improving the functional ability of each individual. We focus on the individual needs of each of our patients and partner with physicians, patients and their families to achieve successful outcomes.
Here at Hawthorne Brandon, we work hard to make sure that our residents have the resources and support to achieve their highest level of functional independence. Join our team of friendly and professional leaders in health care!
We are located at 851 W Lumsden Rd, Brandon, FL 33511
WHY WORK FOR US? BECAUSE WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:
- Medical with Family Plan options
- Vision with Family Plan options
- Dental with Family Plan options
- Holiday Pay
- Extensive PTO
- Paid training and in-services
- Daily Pay
- Development of Deep Personal Relationships with Patients and their Families
Activities Aide Job Summary:
The primary responsibility of the Activities Aide is to assist the Activity Director in planning, organizing, and
conducting activities and programs for the residents that will contribute to
their fuller and richer quality of life and to help maintain or increase
resident’s ability to meet their living requirements in accordance with the
facility mission philosophy and as directed by the Activity Director. As the
Activity Assistant, you are delegated the administrative authority,
responsibility, and accountability necessary to carry out your assigned duties.
Activities Aide Major Duties and Critical Tasks:
- Assist
the Recreation Director in planning, organizing and implementing a regular
program of recreational, social and individual activities that offer
opportunities for mental, physical, social, spiritual and emotional growth and
enjoyment with a primary focus on memory care.
- Able to work independently and follow the scheduled
activity plan
- Assist in preparation of the monthly
activity calendar; assist with decorating the community according to the
season and/or holiday throughout the year as well as for special events
- Perform activities on schedule while maintaining
regular attendance and punctuality
- Assist with enlisting the services of volunteers to
aid the activities program
- Must
be willing to work flexible hours that will include weekends, evenings and
holidays.
Activities Aide Education and Experience:
- High school diploma preferred
- Prior experience in planning and implementing group
and individual activities preferred
- Prior experience working with senior adults and seniors
with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease preferred
- Must be willing to drive a 12 passenger bus (CDL
not needed)
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
Activities Aide Job Summary:
The primary responsibility of the Activities Aide is to assist the Activity Director in planning, organizing, and conducting activities and programs for the residents that will contribute to their fuller and richer quality of life and to help maintain or increase resident’s ability to meet their living requirements in accordance with the facility mission philosophy and as directed by the Activity Director. As the Activity Assistant, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to carry out your assigned duties.
Activities Aide Major Duties and Critical Tasks:
- Assist the Recreation Director in planning, organizing and implementing a regular program of recreational, social and individual activities that offer opportunities for mental, physical, social, spiritual and emotional growth and enjoyment with a primary focus on memory care.
- Able to work independently and follow the scheduled activity plan
- Assist in preparation of the monthly activity calendar; assist with decorating the community according to the season and/or holiday throughout the year as well as for special events
- Perform activities on schedule while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality
- Assist with enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the activities program
- Must be willing to work flexible hours that will include weekends, evenings and holidays.
Activities Aide Education and Experience:
- High school diploma preferred
- Prior experience in planning and implementing group and individual activities preferred
- Prior experience working with senior adults and seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease preferred
- Must be willing to drive a 12 passenger bus (CDL not needed)
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
