Activities Assistant

Avon Senior Living; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon Senior Living is seeking an Activity Assistant to join their dedicated team at Avon Health and Rehabilitation. This role involves planning, coordinating, and implementing activities tailored to meet residents' individual needs. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for personal growth await you in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive starting wage

$1,000 new employee referral program

Paid life insurance

401k opportunities after your first year

DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

$5,000 Tuition Reimbursement Per Year

Quarterly Education Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in long-term care is preferred.
• Knowledge of best Activities practices required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing activity programs for residents.
• Document activity plans and progress notes as directed.
• Comply with safety requirements and infection control measures.

Skills

Patience

Cheerful disposition

Enthusiasm

Discretion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

Activity Assitant

Come join us at Avon Health and Rehabilitation to make a difference!

If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Avon Health and Rehabilitation is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Avon Health and Rehabilitation Center. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.

As an Activity Assistant in our facility, look at what benefits you can enjoy:

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
• $1,000 new employee referral program
• Paid life insurance
• 401k opportunities after your first year
• DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• $5,000 Tuition ReimbursementPer Year
• Quarterly Education Bonus Program

Activities Assistant Primary Responsibilities

The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting in planning; coordinating and implementing appropriate activity programs to meet the individual needs of our residents.

Responsibilities

Activities Assistant Essential Functions

• Activities Assistant will develop and implement activity programs which are appropriate to the residents based on varied backgrounds, emotional needs and interests
• Assisting the Activities Director with an evaluation of each resident according to their backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations and need for meaningful activity programs
• Documenting activity plans and progress notes as directed
• Work closely with the Activities Director to plan and set up each assigned activity, which includes gathering supplies re-arranging rooms, etc.
• Assisting in the development and distribution of monthly activity calendars to residents and posting these calendars throughout the facility
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of facility newsletters
• Comply with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Administrator

Qualifications

Activities Assistant Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge on the use of personal computers, e-mail accounts, software programs such as Word and Excel
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best Activities practices
• Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning
• The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPPA
• Previous experience in long-term care is preferred