Activity Assistant

Activity Assistant

Share Apply Full-time $17.50 - 19.00 per hour

We seek a positive, professional Activities Assistant. Come join our winning team!

If you have a positive attitude and desire to serve others - we will train!

Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual's ability to thrive.

Position Summary: Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual and emotional support programs, in accordance with a resident's need-based assessment and care plan, and as directed by the physician and/or supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to plan and lead groups
• Able to multi-task and plan for individual resident needs

Responsibilities:

• Perform patient activities (therapeutic and diversional) for all residents in accordance with federal, state and company requirements
• Carry out support tasks relating to patient activities correctly and on schedule
• Ensure resident activity calendars and communications are updated and posted in a timely manner as well as delivery and communication of patient mail daily
• Participate in special resident events and outings ensuring necessary supplies are on hand and returned appropriately
• Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement so that facility activities and resident progress are evaluated, by noting, reporting, and charting resident behavior
• Involve the resident/family in planning activity programs when possible
• Ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and indicate the resident's response to the service
• Arrange transportation for field trips when necessary
• Implement activity procedures as directed by the Activity Director by creating decorations, setting up necessary equipment, creating ceramics, needlework, woodwork and other crafts, escorting residents to and from activity area, and awarding prizes.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Health Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying majority of costs for Medical HMO (with buy up plan options available)
• 401(k) with company match (company match begins after 1 year of service)
• Company paid Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
• Employee Assistance program
• Identity Theft and Travel insurance protections
• BeneHub employee sponsored discount programs and many more.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

*Benefits available to full-time employees.