Evening Activity Aide in Bemidji, Minnesota at Elder Care of Bemidji Inc

Looking for friendly, upbeat person to join our activity team! Focus will be providing evening resident activities and assisting with busy residents with dementia into the night. The Activity Aide also assists the Activity Director in planning and executing recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs for all residents.

Job Type: Part-time (awake position)

Hours: Every-other weekend and holiday rotation. Approximate hours 2:00pm - 9:30pm, depending on resident needs

Job Qualifications:

• Good verbal and written communication skills, including writing in a manner suitable for documentation.
• Working knowledge of and ability to assume a leadership role in conducting a variety of activities such as crafts, creative expression, music, games and gardening.
• Completion of Activity Coordinator Training course desired.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates desired.
• Feeding training (we provide)
• Good interpersonal skills including group dynamics and teamwork.
• Cheerfulness, positive attitude and ability to motivate people.
• Genuine liking and respect for the elderly and physically and mentally challenged.
• Current driver license and good driving record.
• Ability to work independently and with supervision.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Dietary assistance as needed
• Experience working with people with dementia preferred

Benefits Available:

• BCBS MN Health Insurance- competitive premium rates!
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance Policies
• Accident, Cancer, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
• MetLife Dental and Vision
• 401k Benefits. Available immediately upon hire. Employee eligible to receive up to a 5% match after one year of employment. (Must be 21 Years Old)
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Rotating Holiday Schedule
• Union Position