Activities Assistant - DayBreak

Activities Assistant - DayBreakGarden Spot Communities has evolved into a community that thrives on purpose, opportunity and living life to its fullest. While others in our market space talk about seniors and retirement, here we talk about people and opportunity. Our heritage, mission and core values play a fundamental role as they ground us in the present and shape our future.DayBreak at Garden Spot Village offers a comprehensive day program, providing supportive care throughout the day.Discover Garden Spot’s benefits and how you can experience Life with Purpose™Health insurance401K program with company matchTuition assistanceFirst-time homebuyer programHourly pay starting at $15/hrNo Weekends!What You'll DoAssists with facilitating group and one-on-one activities as delegated by the Program Coordinator or Director.Contributes creative ideas to Program Coordinator for activities.Assures that high standards of care for persons with cognitive impairments are implemented and met as they pertain to the activity program and other aspects of care.Assists in personal care of clients as outlined in their plan of care. These duties may include assistance with: - Toileting and peri care - Bathing - Dressing and clothing care. - Fingernail care (Occasional) - Tasks of daily living, such as care of personal possessions, using the telephone, and helping the client to remember scheduled appointments and activities - Transfers and ambulationCommunicates effectively with the Director of Daybreak regarding the Daybreak programs, goals, objectives, problems, and activity successes.Assists with the completion of necessary documentation in accordance with state regulatory requirements and facility policies.Accompanies clients to and from other scheduled activities both within and outside the building.Helps to orient new clients to the Daybreak program, its activity schedule, and meal and snack times.Serves meals and snacks to clients at appropriate times.What We're Looking ForMust have a high school diploma or GED equivalent with one or more years of related experience in working with individuals in health care or social service settings.Must have the ability and desire to work with older persons with cognitive impairments.Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.Must have the ability and energy to help maintain an effective activity program in order to meet the physical, spiritual, social, intellectual, sensory, and emotional needs of clients with cognitive impairments.Must complete a First Aid Course and become CPR certified after hire.An understanding of and willingness to live out our mission and values, providing compassionate person-centered care to all residents.We have both full-time and part-time scheduling available with flexible hours between 7:30am-5:00pm. No Holidays or Weekends!Ability to request off up to 4 days per month without the use of PTO.Equal Employment OpportunityGarden Spot Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status