Activities Assistant

Bethany Lutheran Homes; Brandon, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Lutheran Homes in Brandon, SD is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Life Enrichment team by planning and facilitating engaging recreational, social, spiritual, and wellness activities for residents.

You’ll work with the Life Enrichment Director and other departments to create a welcoming, active environment, coordinate large and small group activities, and provide individualized visits when residents cannot attend group activities. Evening events may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults preferred.
• Activities, recreation, senior living, healthcare experience preferred.
• Activity Assistant / Therapeutic Recreation certification/experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling, and facilitating recreational, educational, social, and wellness activities.
• Facilitate large and small group activities as well as one-on-one resident visits.
• Help ensure daily activities are carried out and adjust as needed.
• Assist with evening activities and special events as scheduled.
• Coordinate with Dietary staff for activities and programs.
• Document resident participation and activity-related information.

Skills

Experience with older adults

Activities, recreation, senior living,

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Computer literacy and electronic notes

Education

Activity Assistant / Therapeutic Recreation certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Activities

Location: Bethany Home & Bethany Meadows - Brandon, SD
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Starting Wage Range: $17 - $19 (pay is determined based on relevant experience)
Additional Availability: Occasional evenings and weekends for scheduled activities and special events

Do you enjoy bringing people together, creating meaningful experiences, and making each day a little more enjoyable? Bethany is looking for an Activities Assistant to join our Life Enrichment team and help provide engaging recreational, social, spiritual, and wellness activities for our residents.

What You'll Do

As an Activities Assistant, you'll work closely with our Life Enrichment Director and other departments to help create a welcoming, active, and engaging environment for our residents.

Responsibilities include

• Assist with planning, scheduling, and facilitating recreational, educational, social, and wellness activities
• Facilitate large and small group activities as well as one-on-one resident visits
• Help ensure daily activities are carried out and make appropriate adjustments when needed
• Assist with evening activities and special events as scheduled
• Assist with campus outings, including coordinating transportation and resident participation
• Assist with volunteer training and maintaining volunteer training records
• Coordinate with Dietary staff for activities, resident programs, and special events
• Communicate and coordinate with the Chaplain regarding spiritual activities and events
• Provide individualized activities and visits for residents who are unable or choose not to attend group activities
• Work with residents in our secured neighborhood through sensory activities, entertainment, and visitation
• Document resident participation, responses, and activity-related information in PointClickCare
• Help maintain activity supplies and request additional supplies as needed
• Participate in resident care conferences as necessary
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, coworkers, volunteers, and members of the community
• Help create a warm, social atmosphere where residents can enjoy meaningful experiences, laughter, and fun
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with older adults preferred
• Activities, recreation, senior living, healthcare, or similar experience preferred
• Activity Assistant, Activity Director, or Therapeutic Recreation certification/experience is a plus
• Creative, energetic, and comfortable engaging with individuals and groups
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments
• Good problem-solving and organizational skills
• Comfortable using computers and completing electronic documentation
• Dependable, flexible, and able to remain calm in changing situations
• A genuine interest in helping older adults enjoy a meaningful and engaging daily life

At Bethany, we are caring people caring for people. If you're creative, compassionate, and enjoy helping others stay active and connected, we'd love to have you join our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law