Activities Assistant

The Lutheran Home Association; Belle Plaine (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Lutheran Home Association in Belle Plaine, MN is hiring an Activities Assistant for part-time hours. The role focuses on creating therapeutic activities and leading group sessions for residents, including memory care and long-term care neighbors. Strong compassion and a genuine desire to improve residents' well-being are essential.

Shifts are days, with every other weekend required. This position may suit high school students or individuals seeking meaningful, hands-on geriatric care

Qualifications

• Three to four years of high school completed or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and do basic arithmetic.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Create and provide activities of therapeutic value.
• Plan group activities with educational, mental, physical and sensory stimulation.
• Complete daily paperwork as directed.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Basic math

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Belle Plaine, MN 56011Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $12.63 - $16.65 HourlyJob Shift: DaysJob Category: Health CareJob description

Our nursing home community is searching for an Activities Assistant to join our dedicated team.

We’re looking for a caring and compassionate person who would love to make a difference in peoples' lives. We’re looking for an individual who truly cares about making our community the best home possible for our residents.

Available Position:

• 1 part-time position in our rehabilitation and long term care neighborhoods and/or our memory care neighborhood. Every other weekend - shifts are 10 am to 4 pm.

This is a great opportunity for a high school student or someone looking to spend time and be involved with the well-being of our geriatric population! It is a very rewarding environment!

Primary functions include(but not limited to):

• Create and provide activities of therapeutic value.
• Targeting group activities that will provide educational value, mental, physical and sensory stimulation (i.e. crafts, current events, 1 to 1's, game time, baking, outside entertainment, bingo, discussion groups, active games, etc.).
• Complete daily paper work as directed.

Qualifications

Three to four years of high school, basic everyday living skills, the ability to understand and follow directions, and the ability to read, write, add and subtract are required.

Additional Information

Our team members benefit from ….

• PTO for Part-time and full-time employees
• 401k with company match (if 21+)

The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine is a 60-bed skilled nursing facility that comprises of a Transitional Care Unit (TCU), Long-Term Care (LTC) and memory care.

EOE/AA/Min/F/Vet/Disability

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Rotating weekends
• Weekends only

Work Location: In person

Qualifications