Activities Assistant

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Forney (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as an Activities Assistant where you'll engage patients in creative activities and support their daily needs. This full-time position includes competitive pay, healthcare benefits, and ongoing professional development opportunities, allowing you to truly impact the lives of residents. Candidates must have a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and the ability to meet physical demands related to patient care.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental

401k with match

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years old.
• Must have a valid driver's license and GPS knowledge.
• Pass a drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead activities for patients.
• Drive facility van and ensure patient safety during transport.
• Engage patients in meaningful programs.

Skills

Patient Engagement

Teamwork

Complex Decision-Making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Boulder Post Acute is Hiring an Activities Assistant!

Are you a passionate Activities Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity? Look no further! At Boulder Post Acute, we are dedicated to helping our patients live strong, healthy lives, and we need YOU to make it happen!

Schedule: Full-Time, requires working 1 weekend day per week

What to expect:

Create and lead activities for patients, engage patients in meaningful programs, work as a Team with the Activities Department. Must be comfortable driving facility van.
Driver requirements:
Must have training and be able to return demonstrate safe clinical based transfer techniques for:

Ingress Egress of Mobile Patients with Van
Transfer of patients into and out of Wheelchair
Properly securing WC bound residents into bays in Vans
Must be able to lift transfer and mobilize patient weights of up to 70 pounds by self in confined areas inside Van.
Must be able to make complex decisions involving highly dependent patient base.

Why Boulder Post Acute:

Competitive pay

Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)

401k with match (Full-time only)

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

Fun environment and a great staff to work with!

Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Successful Candidates:
Minimum of a High School Diploma or a GED
Minimum - 21 years old
Must have a valid DL
Must be familiar with GPS and local driving area
No Traffic Crimes in the last 7 years (DUI, DWS, Reckless Driving). no Traffic Felonies (Multiple DUI, or DWS, Leaving Scene with Injuries, Assault with Vehicle) Not more than 2 moving violations in 3 years Not more than one accident in 3 years
Pass a drug screen and background check

Rate Range: $19-$21/ hour

Ready to make a difference?

Join us at Boulder Post Acute and be part of an awesome team dedicated to providing the best care possible!