Activities Assistant

Activities AssistantAt FutureCare our Activities Assistants work under the direction of the Activities Director in the organization, development, and implementation of the facility activity program. They also assist the Activities Director in providing entertainment, inter-communication, socialization, exercise, relaxation, and opportunities for creative and religious expression.Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a "Top Workplace" for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as "Best Nursing Homes", FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan. ***Competitive Pay $16.50 - 17.00/hr*** The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.ResponsibilitiesAssist with many activity programs held daily, to improve the quality of life through promotion of physical, mental, and spiritual well beingAssist in making daily announcements for R.O., information, weather, resident's/staff birthday, etc.Assist with fulfilling the sensory needs of those bedridden as well as LYFE participantsAssist in planning the monthly calendar of activities and suggest ideas for future planningCommunicate with Activities director regarding daily problems, concerns and issues dealing with resident's behaviorWork with volunteers during activitiesOrient and supervise volunteers along with DirectorDocument attendance to activities and complete individual participation recordsAttend care plan when assignedDocument inventory of suppliesAssist and participate with scheduled outings outside of the facilityCommunicate with organization representatives within the community who visit the facilityAct as representative of the Department in the absence of the DirectorAttend administrative meetings as designatedCollaborate with other staff members in conducting eventsAbide by the standards identified in FutureCare's Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance PlanReport any malfunctioning equipment to proper departmentReport any observed hazards to proper departmentQualificationsHigh school graduate or equivalent1 year experience working in a skill nursing facility environment preferredStrong desire to work with the elderly or disabledPrevious experience in arts/crafts and/or music highly desirableAbility to handle emotional and behavioral disturbanceAbility to be vivacious and patient in interactions with residentsMust be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings as scheduledEqual Opportunity EmployerFutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.