What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Aide position at Maine Veterans' Homes?
Job Description
Would you like a job that is fun and rewarding?
Would you like to make a difference in the lives of our Veterans?
Maine Veterans Homes is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Maines veterans and families. Our vision is to be the Provider and Employer of Choice while recognizing our special role as a Veteran Advocate, and Caring for Those Who Served. All six of our facilities have been recognized by the American Health Care Association with awards for Achievement in Quality, placing them in the top five percent of nursing homes across the nation.
Work With The Best- MVH - Scarborough is proud to be the first nursing home in Maine to achieve the National Gold Award for Excellence in Quality from the American Health Care Association, making us one of only 49 nursing homes in the nation to ever earn this prestigious distinction.
The Activities Aide is responsible for providing meaningful activities to the residents and assists the Activities Supervisor and Activities Assistant in maintaining the activity department functions and a steady flow of activities which are designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident to the greatest extent possible.
We look forward to speaking with you and introducing you to the high quality care and teamwork that sets Maine Veterans Homes apart in long term care.
Required Experience
Keyword: Activities, recreation
Would you like a job that is fun and rewarding?
Would you like to make a difference in the lives of our Veterans?
Maine Veterans Homes is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Maines veterans and families. Our vision is to be the Provider and Employer of Choice while recognizing our special role as a Veteran Advocate, and Caring for Those Who Served. All six of our facilities have been recognized by the American Health Care Association with awards for Achievement in Quality, placing them in the top five percent of nursing homes across the nation.
Work With The Best- MVH - Scarborough is proud to be the first nursing home in Maine to achieve the National Gold Award for Excellence in Quality from the American Health Care Association, making us one of only 49 nursing homes in the nation to ever earn this prestigious distinction.
The Activities Aide is responsible for providing meaningful activities to the residents and assists the Activities Supervisor and Activities Assistant in maintaining the activity department functions and a steady flow of activities which are designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident to the greatest extent possible.
We look forward to speaking with you and introducing you to the high quality care and teamwork that sets Maine Veterans Homes apart in long term care.
Required Experience
- Must be able to direct small and large group activities, including directing volunteers in the provision of quality services to the residents.
- Must be able to understand federal/state laws/regulations relative to long-term care activity programs and professional resident activities practice with emphasis in the areas of gerontology activities.
- Must possess interest in activities and working with geriatric individuals.
- Requires proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Ability to understand and respond to residents needs and inquiries in English is required.
- Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally and in writing, in English, is required.
- Basic computer skills
Keyword: Activities, recreation
