Job Summary / Purpose

The Activities Aide is responsible for helping with activities in the Activity Director’s presence or covering the A.D. in her absence. 

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Effectively assist in providing an ongoing program of activities designed to meet the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial well being of each resident.
• Implement activity program as assigned
• Use a positive approach to encourage activity participation 
• Adapt activities according to resident’s needs, handicaps and capabilities 
• Report significant changes in attendance/participation to Activity Director 
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative on the job.  
• Effectively carry out the principles of quality human relations by maintaining good rapport and cooperative working relationship with all persons.
• Exhibit friendly and helpful behavior by anticipating and responding to the needs of all persons. 

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Previous experience in an activity department, or nursing facility, is preferred

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.