Activities Assistant

Activities AssistantAt Sunset Health Care Center, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Sunset Health Care Center partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across two states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Sunset Health Care Center.Pay, Benefits & Perks:Competitive pay based on experience6 observed holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 floating holiday for full-time employeesUp to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of studyTake home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift401(k) retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employmentMedical (Teledoc included), dental, vision, life and other voluntary insurances for full-time employeesHave fun with contests and employee appreciation events every monthEssential Functions:Schedule, pre-plan and implement floor activities based on center activity scheduleUse monthly calendar ideas to plan and organize special floor activitiesPrepare special snacks with residentsSet up the dining room tables for activitiesClean up after all activitiesComplete required logs and chartingKeeping all activity areas clean, safe and free from clutterAssist residents to and from common areas as stated by their care planAssist other departments with residents as needed and requiredWeekends, holidays and evenings requiredQualifications:High school diploma or general equivalency is required6 college credits in applicable study as required by NCCAP is preferred500 hours of experience in activity programming is preferredCertification as Occupational Therapy Assistant or NCCAP Certification is preferredCandidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communicationMust be willing to obtain CNA licenseEEO Statement:Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees' legally-protected characteristics including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.