Activities Assistant

Fordsville; Fordsville (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking an activities assistant to provide practical and emotional support to residents, under the supervision of the Activities Director. The role focuses on maintaining a positive physical, social, and psychological environment for residents, with regular resident visits and 1:1 activities.

The ideal candidate holds a CNA license, has a friendly, caring demeanor, and is available every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Must possess a friendly personality and be able to listen as well as talk.
• Must be available every other weekend.
• Full-time position; typical hours 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (may change as needed).

Responsibilities

• Visit with residents on a regular basis.
• Assist residents with activities and maintaining a positive environment.
• Provide 1:1 activities with residents.
• Make store runs 2 times per week or as needed for residents.
• Assist in dining area setup and food preparation as needed.

Skills

Outgoing

Caring

Fun-loving

Education

CNA license

Job description

We are looking for an individual that is outgoing, caring and dedicated to having fun for our activities assistant position!

Must have a CNA license.

Must be available every other weekend.

This is a full time position: Hours are typically 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (but could change as needed)

POSITION PURPOSE:

To assist the facility by providing practical and emotional support and assist residents with activities. You will work directly under the supervision of the Activities Director, you will assist in maintaining a positive physical, social, and psychological environment for residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONS:

• Visit with residents on a regular basis
• Understands and adheres to the guidelines of "Residents RIghts"
• Assists residents with preparing food as needed. (i.e., cutting food, buttering bread, assisting in dining area setting.)
• 1:1 activities with residents
• Make store runs 2 times per week or as needed for residents
• Any activities assigned by direct supervisor

EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a friendly personality, ability to listen as well as talk. Has a desire to care for people, capable of following oral and written instructions and can write simple records and reports under supervision. Pleasant courteous manner required. Must possess a valid drivers license.