Activities Assistant

Prairie Vista Village; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) with company match

PTO

Holiday premium pay

Volunteer time off

Competitive wages & shift differentia

Referral bonus

Service award bonus

Career path development

Tuition assistance & certification

Fun & engaging team environment

Job summary

Prairie Vista Village in Altoona, IA is seeking a dedicated Activities Assistant to support the Activities Director in delivering a resident-centered program. You will engage residents in meaningful activities, advocate for elder-led care, and communicate with families, physicians, and the care team to enrich daily life.

This role offers a family-oriented environment with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid drivers license, class E drivers license and have a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Living Activities Assistant participate in activities with residents of the community.
• The Senior Living Activities Assistant maintains department activity logs and documentation.
• The Senior Living Activities Assistant understands, practices and communicates resident directed/centered care on a daily basis as it relates to the activities department.
• The Senior Living Activities Assistant plans activities as directed by supervisor.
• The Senior Living Activities Assistant works with the resident and family councils.
• The Senior Living Activities Assistant has the ability to direct and supervise volunteers.
• The Senior Living Activities Assistant helps with Dietary if requested.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Prairie Vista Village is an innovative, beautiful, 5 star, boutique style senior living community. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life! Our Community offers several levels of living including: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care. Hours vary Monday-Friday with some weekends & holidays. In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only)
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family.
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Holiday Premium Pay
• Volunteer Time Off
• Competitive Wages & Shift Differentials
• Referral Bonus
• Service Award Bonus
• Career Path Development
• Tuition Assistance & Certification Course Payment
• Fun & engaging team environment

If you're in search of a family based organization with a culture of care and you have a passion for seniors - keep reading!

Role

We are seeking a dedicated Activities Assistant to join our team! The Activities Assistant responsible for assisting the Activities Director with a program of activities at the community. The Activities Assistant has the ability to communicate effectively and advocate for Elder centered/directed care to team members, families, physicians, allied health professionals and the at large community.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Living Activities Assistant participate in activities with residents of the community.
• The Senior Living Activities Assistant maintains department activity logs and documentation.
• The Senior Living Activities Assistant understands, practices and communicates resident directed/centered care on a daily basis as it relates to the activities department.
• The Senior Living Activities Assistant plans activities as directed by supervisor.
• The Senior Living Activities Assistant works with the resident and family councils.
• The Senior Living Activities Assistant has the ability to direct and supervise volunteers.
• The Senior Living Activities Assistant helps with Dietary if requested.

Hysical Requirements Of This Position

• Lift and/or carry
• Up to 30 lbs
• Frequently
• Lift
• Up to 50 lbs
• OccasionallyAssist with resident transfer
• Occasionally
• Reach above, at & below shoulder height
• Frequently
• Push/Pull
• Up to 50 lbs
• Frequently
• Sit, stand, walk
• Intermittent throughout the shift
• Twist, bend, crawl, squat, kneel, crouch
• Intermittent throughout the shift
• Hand manipulation: grasp, handle, torque, finger on controls & equipment
• Frequently
• Hear, talk, see, taste, smell
• Constantly

Summary Of Potential Occupational Exposures

• Blood borne pathogens

Direct Contact With

• Blood, urine, feces and vomitus, wound exudates, semen/vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal, synovial, pleural, peritoneal, pericardial
• Various office products and cleaning chemicals
• Temperature changes – moderate exposure

Specific Tasks Creating Potential Exposure

• General resident care / activities involvement
• Handling soiled linens and clothing

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid drivers license, class E drivers license and have a good driving record.

Our Community is a part of a family of Retirement Communities which include:

• Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS
• Maggie’s Place of Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS
• Westchester Village, Lenexa, KS
• Linden Woods Village, Gladstone, MO
• Raintree Village, Lee's Summit, MO
• Prairie Vista Village, Altoona, IA
• Terrace Glen Village, Marion, IA
• Cedar Ridge Village, West Des Moines, IA
• Northridge Village, Ames, IA
• Kennybrook Village, Grimes, IA

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law. Our family of retirement communities are proud to be a tobacco-free campus, including but not limited to electronic cigarettes. We follow CMS and CDC protocols and guidelines.