Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant

Activities Assistants enrich lives of residents by assisting in coordinating, developing, and maintaining quality activity programs. They make connections and relationships with the residents, provide opportunities for residents to engage in meaningful social and diverse activities, and are courteous and friendly co-workers.

To our staff we provide:

• Competitive wages and PTO
• Exceptional career advancement opportunities through our "Pathway to Promotion" program
• A full range of health plans - including vision and dental!
• SwiftMD Telemedicine, at low or no cost!
• Special pay rates on holidays
• $10,000 Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident Coverage, and Critical Illness
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee referral bonuses
• On-demand wages via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday!
• Rewards Program based on Years of Service and PLC Employee of the Year Award?

The impact you'll make:

• Promotes self-esteem and social interaction of residents and encourages participation in activities
• Observes, analyzes, and records residents' participation during activities
• Orders needed supplies (i.e. art and craft supplies, party supplies, etc.) and tracks inventory
• Provides bedside activities for residents unable to attend regularly scheduled activities
• Identifies and provides adaptive devices for residents with sensory deficits (i.e., large-print books, tape recorders)
• Updates calendars and, prepares and posts a monthly activity calendar
• Drives the community van/bus as needed
• Reports all concerns and/or complaints to the Activity Director or Administrator
• Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards
• Promotes and exemplifies the Priority Life Care mission and values at all times

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; minimum of 1 years of experience conducting activities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred
• Must have a clean driving record and be able to drive a large resident passenger vehicle
• Prior experience in long-term care, home health or related service industries

Priority Life Care 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.