Activities Aide

Position Summary

The Activities Aide assists in planning, organizing, and implementing recreational, social, and therapeutic activities for residents in a long-term care facility. This role supports residents’ physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being through meaningful engagement and person-centered programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and carrying out daily, weekly, and monthly activity programs for residents.

• Lead individual and group activities such as crafts, music, exercise, games, outings, and special events.

• Encourage resident participation and provide one-on-one engagement for those unable or unwilling to join group activities.

• Transport, escort, or assist residents to and from activities using proper safety and mobility techniques.

• Observe and document resident participation, preferences, behavior changes, and progress.

• Help set up, organize, and clean activity areas, supplies, equipment, and materials.

• Support the planning of holidays, birthday parties, themed events, and family engagement activities.

• Communicate effectively with nursing staff, therapists, and other team members regarding resident needs.

• Follow all infection control, safety, and facility policies and procedures.

• Assist with maintaining calendars, event boards, and resident activity schedules.

• Build positive, supportive relationships with residents while promoting dignity, autonomy, and inclusion.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience working with older adults or individuals with disabilities preferred.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to motivate, engage, and support residents with differing cognitive and physical abilities.

• Creative, patient, energetic, and compassionate demeanor.

• Basic computer skills for documentation (depending on facility).

• Ability to lift, move, or assist residents as needed.