Activities Assistant

Talentify; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

New employee referral bonus

Shift differential

DailyPay

Monthly celebrations

Tuition reimbursement

Education bonus program

Competitive starting wage

Job summary

Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation! is seeking an part-time Activities Assistant to develop and implement engaging activity programs for residents.

You will assist the Activities Director in evaluating residents and maintaining activity calendars, newsletters, and progress notes, while ensuring safety and confidentiality. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, comfort with Word/Excel, and a patient, cheerful attitude.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of personal computers, e-mail, Word and Excel.
• Understanding of best Activities practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement activity programs tailored to residents.
• Assist in evaluating residents with respect to backgrounds and interests.
• Document activity plans and progress notes.
• Plan and set up activities with the Activities Director.
• Publish monthly activity calendars and facility newsletters.
• Maintain safety and infection control compliance.

Skills

Patience

Cheerful disposition

Discretion and confidentiality

HIPAA awareness

Willingness to handle residents

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Overview

Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation!

If you are an Activity Assistant looking for a career that can make a difference, then Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation has the position for you!

Part Time - Tuesdays and Thursdays - Every Other Weekend

As an Activity Assistant in our facility, look at what benefits you can enjoy:

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
• $1,000 new employee referral program
• $4 Shift differential!
• DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
• Monthly Celebrations and recognitions
• $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement Per Year
• Quarterly Education Bonus Program

Responsibilities

Activities Assistant Essential Functions

• Activities Assistant will develop and implement activity programs which are appropriate to the residents based on varied backgrounds, emotional needs and interests
• Assisting the Activities Director with an evaluation of each resident according to their backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations and need for meaningful activity programs
• Documenting activity plans and progress notes as directed
• Work closely with the Activities Director to plan and set up each assigned activity, which includes gathering supplies re-arranging rooms, etc.
• Assisting in the development and distribution of monthly activity calendars to residents and posting these calendars throughout the facility
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of facility newsletters
• Comply with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Administrator

Qualifications

Activities Assistant Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge on the use of personal computers, e-mail accounts, software programs such as Word and Excel
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best Activities practices
• Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning
• The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPPA
• Previous experience in long-term care is preferred