Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant

Cape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Centerville is looking for a fun and passionate Activities Assistant to join our recreation department!

Weekly pay at $18 an hour. Includes an every other weekend rotation. Four days of 9:30a-5:30p and one day of 12p-8p.

You'll assist the recreation department with the programming, events, and activities we do to entertain our residents and provide them with an enriching life.

Experience & Education:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• We can train the right candidate!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Organize the events and activities for residents, such as BINGO, arts and crafts, playing games, setting up parties, etc.
• Build close relationships with the residents.
• Come up with ideas for activities and events inspired by the likes and interests of the residents.
• Help coordinate and organize staff recognition events.
• Encourage residents to take part in activities of daily living that will stimulate his/her potential, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.
• Document and report to the nursing department any unusual or significant findings.
• Report all reportable events immediately in accordance with our policy.
• Assist with and follow through on the establishment of resident care goals within the framework of the entire therapeutic team.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday & Overtime Pay
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Personal Days
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).