Activities Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

New employee referral program

Shift differential

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Quarterly education bonus

Competitive starting wage

Job summary

Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an Activities Assistant for a part-time role on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with every other weekend. You will develop and implement engaging programs for residents, coordinate with the Activities Director, and document progress.

You will plan monthly calendars, contribute to newsletters, and ensure safety and infection control. Requires a high school diploma; prior long-term care experience is a plus. DailyPay and other benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in long-term care is preferred.
• Ability to work with residents with varied backgrounds and needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement activity programs appropriate to residents based on backgrounds, needs and interests.
• Assist in evaluating residents with the Activities Director.
• Document activity plans and progress notes as directed.
• Plan and set up each assigned activity, gather supplies, rearrange rooms, etc.
• Develop and distribute monthly activity calendars and post them around the facility.
• Assist in developing and maintaining facility newsletters.
• Comply with safety, infection control, and maintain a clean work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Skills

Computer skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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 ReimbursementPer 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