What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Aide position at MAINE VETERANS HOMES?
Are you retired or a college student looking to earn some extra cash? This is an excellent part-time opportunity to join a team whose only goal is to put a smile on our Veteran's faces!
The Activities Aide is responsible for providing meaningful activities to the residents and works collaboratively with the 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; ability to work every-other weekend preferred.
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.
Requirements:- 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
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.
