Activities Assistant

Topaz Fiscal Services; Fordsville (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services is seeking an outgoing activities assistant for a facility in Kentucky. You will provide practical and emotional support, helping residents stay engaged and happy, under the supervision of the Activities Director. Must hold a valid CNA license and be available every other weekend.

Typical hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with potential changes as needed. Duties include visiting residents, assisting with meals, coordinating 1:1 activities, and running errands for residents as

Qualifications

• Must have a CNA license and friendly, caring personality.
• Ability to follow instructions and write simple records under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Visit residents regularly.
• Adheres to Residents Rights guidelines.
• Assist residents with preparing meals and setting dining area.
• Provide 1:1 activities with residents.
• Make store runs 2 times per week or as needed for residents.
• Perform activities as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Active listening

Communication

Education

CNA certification

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.