Activities Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Posting TitleActivities Assistant (Full-time)

Job Description

Activities Assistant - Skilled Nursing - Full-Time, non-exempt

Essential personnel

St Elizabeth Rehab & Nursing is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our dynamic team! Are you looking to put your creative skills and the compassion you have for people to work with an employer that values you and the work you do? If so, St Elizabeth Rehab & Nursing, a Vierra Communities property, is looking for you. If you are motivated, reliable and have a strong work ethic, we invite you to join our amazing team in providing our residents and patients with compassion and excellent care. We offer extremely generous and competitive pay and benefits and a positive work environment with a team that is committed to growth and providing excellent care.

Major Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Assist the Activities Director in creating a monthly calendar of activities written in large print and posted in a prominent location that is visible to residents and visitors.
• Ensure that a copy of the monthly calendar of activities in placed in a prominent spot in each resident’s room.
• Interview residents or family members to obtain activity preferences.
• Coordinate and assist residents in getting to activity locations within the facility.
• Assist in conducting scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well- being of residents.
• Document resident activity program attendance and ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative, descriptive of the services provided, and indicate the resident’s response to the service.
• Observe resident mood, behavior, and degree of involvement in facility activities and report any changes or concerns to the Activities Director.
• Involve residents and families in planning activities program when possible.
• Assist with conducting in room activities programs for those residents who benefit from one-on-one visits.
• Coordinate and arrange for offsite field trips and transportation needs when necessary.
• Coordinate activities needs and requests with other departments in a courteous and timely manner to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption.
• Assist with Resident/Family Council meetings as indicated.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

About Vierra:

St Elizabeth Rehab & Nursing is a family-owned and operated community that provides a truly unique health & rehabilitation experience. We have a close-knit staff that will do anything to create the best community and experience for our residents

Vierra's Culture & Mission:

We have a positive, supportive and thriving culture that supports and encourages innovation, leadership, warmth and compassion and excellence. Our Mission: to advance and redefine healthcare. 

Full-time Benefits:

• 7 Holidays
• Generous PTO
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary STD & LTD Insurance
• 401(k) immediate enrollment with match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program

Disclaimer:

Vierra Communities provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vierra complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities .