Come join our growing team!
We are a 134-bed facility with a traditional Long-Term Care, Memory Care, and Post-Acute Care Unit.
The Center for Extended Care is committed to providing the highest quality of care in a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
We strive to provide residents with resources enabling independence and enhanced quality of life.
Resident privacy, respect, and dignity shall be the emphasis in all aspects of daily living.
We are seeking a part time (Tues.
Wed.- Flexible hours-8a-3p/9a-4p/9a-3p)
enthusiastic Activities Assistant to become part of our activities department!
Job Description:
The Activities Assistant is responsible for the implementation of a varied activity program designed to meet the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of our residents.
They are required to accurately document as required by state, federal regulations, and facility standards.
This position requires tact, sensitivity, and professionalism due to constant interaction with residents and families to guarantee their satisfaction.
Major duties and responsibilities:
-Create a lively, stimulating environment where residents feel welcomed and supported, enabling them to release apprehension or doubt about engaging, offering them an enhanced quality of life
-Effective time management assuring activities start in a timely fashion
-Encourage and transport residents to and from activities
-Stands, bends, lifts and moves frequently during working hours
-Collaborate with the Activities Director to develop a rich activity calendar
-Provide one-to-one interactions for residents that require additional specialized stimulation
-Foster an overall spirit of community with the residents, nursing, and other departments
-Document participation and report any unusual or significant findings
-Follow resident care plans
Skills:
Excellent communication skills
-Patience and understanding of individuals with varying needs
-Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
-Demonstrate initiative and follow through
Details:
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays flexible hours 9-5 / 10-5 / 9-4:30 / 10-4:30
- Other days not listed as needed flexible hours 9-5 / 10-5 / 9-4:30 / 10-4:30
Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as shift differentials.
Starts at $18.50.
- Reliable transportation
- Be willing to lead residents in activities with different levels of abilities