Genacross Lutheran Services is a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to providing compassionate care and support to individuals and communities in need. We are currently seeking dedicated and talented individuals to join our team in various positions across our organization. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives and share our values, we invite you to consider joining us at Genacross Lutheran Services.

As an employee at Genacross Lutheran Services, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fulfilling environment, where your skills and talents will be utilized to serve the needs of our community. We offer a range of positions across multiple disciplines, including healthcare, social services, administration, and more. Our team members play a vital role in providing exceptional care and support to individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

This position is a full-time position from 8:30am to 4:30 pm (every other weekend is required). Activity Aide helps facilitate activities with residents in our Care Center. This position is responsible for assisting residents with daily activities and maintaining a pleasant living environment. We are looking for individuals who have a passion to assist our aging population in their own living environment on our campus.

Sign-on Bonus in the amount of $1,500 for full-time. Benefits for full-time employees include health insurance, vision dental insurance, life insurance, 401K plan, short term disability, paid time off (PTO), health savings account, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts. This position is a bargaining union position.

• Assist in the identification of individual spiritual, social, recreational, and emotional needs of the residents.

• Assist in completing documentation tools such as daily attendance, program evaluation tools, and charting.

• Assist in transporting residents for field trips and to other facilities when necessary.

• Provide information to residents about the activity programs that are available to them.

• Encourage hobbies and crafts and the participation in group social program.

• Assist in obtaining information concerning the resident's background to better provide activities to meet their needs.

• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment.

• Assist in the maintenance of the activity schedule, available projects, crafts, resources, etc.

• Assist in the coordination of activities with other departments as necessary.

• Make routine visits to residents and perform assistance with crafts, projects, etc., as necessary.

• Assist with the implementation of all scheduled activities.

• Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned, or that may become necessary.

• Performs other job duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• STNA certification, preferred.

• Knowledge of activities in nursing home setting.

• Great interpersonal skills.

• Ability to redirect residents.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.

Join Genacross Lutheran Services as an Activity Aide and contribute to making a positive impact by connecting individuals and families to the services they need. This role offers an opportunity to utilize your communication and relationship-building skills to promote the organization.