Activities Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Activities Assistant

Pilgrim Manor | Plymouth, IN

Schedule: Full-Time | Every Other Weekend and Holidays Required

Pilgrim Manor is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our skilled nursing facility in Plymouth, IN.

The Activities Assistant conducts activities for residents under the direction of the Director of Activities and helps ensure residents’ emotional, recreational, and social needs are met on an individual basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, such as writing letters, making phone calls, and registering to vote

• Assist with recordkeeping of resident progress and activity attendance

• Escort residents to activity programs and events

• Assist with mail delivery, flower and plant care, pet/fish care, fundraising activities, newsletters, and facility announcements

• Help plan and carry out activities that promote entertainment, exercise, relaxation, creativity, and social interaction

• Provide residents with craft supplies, materials, and equipment

• Supervise and assist residents during craft and recreational activities

• Encourage residents to participate in activities that support emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Previous long-term care experience or experience working with older adults or individuals with disabilities preferred

• Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, including:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

• Dental and Vision Care

• Telemedicine Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance

• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Commuter Benefits

• Planned Time Off, including vacation, personal, sick, and state sick leave

Education Assistance Program

• Up to $5,250 per year toward tuition*

• Up to $2,625 per year toward repayment of a qualifying non-federal nursing student loan*

*Benefits, bonuses, and variable compensation plans are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Apply Today! Join the team at Pilgrim Manor and help make a positive difference in the lives of our residents.