Activities Assistant

Christian Care Communities; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Weekly Pay with PayActiv

Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) and 403(b)

Education Assistance

Free Parking

Job summary

Christian Care Communities Hopkinsville in Kentucky is seeking an Activities Assistant to enhance residents’ wellbeing through engaging activities and spiritual support, within a faith-inspired care team. You will plan, schedule, conduct and supervise activities that entertain, exercise, educate, and promote social interaction, while ensuring compliance with laws and standards.

Excellent communication and compassionate service are essential as you work with the Activity Director, Chaplain, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, conduct and supervise activities/events for residents that provide entertainment, intercommunication, exercises, relaxation, intellectual development, and utilization of talents.
• Assist the Activity Director with planning related to residents' interests and families' needs.
• Encourage residents’ religious participation and coordinate with the Chaplain.
• Arrange transportation to outside events/activities when necessary.
• Plan activities for room-bound residents, including letter writing, errands, reading, and sourcing materials.
• Encourage resident participation in activities when practical.
• Understand the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and related processes.
• Ensure proper charting/documentation of activity-related forms and assessments.
• Provide exceptional customer service to coworkers, residents, and vendors as a resource.

Job description

Activities Assistant:

Founded in 1884, Christian Care Communities is Kentucky’s largest faith-inspired, not-for-profit provider of affordable senior retirement living and long-term care for Older Adults.

Christian Care Hopkinsville offers quality senior living experience on our lovely 40-acre tree-lined community with an array of garden home styles, apartments and services.

The Activities Assistant is responsible for providing services that meet the interests and the physical, mental,

and psycho-social wellbeing of each resident to promote and maintain the residents’ sense of usefulness to self

and others while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory and organizational standards.

1. Assists in planning, scheduling, conducting and supervising activities/events for residents which provide entertainment, intercommunication, exercises, relaxation, intellectual development, and utilization of their talents

2. Assists the Activity Director in the community the planning related to the interests of the Facility and the services and needs of the residents and families

3. Encourages residents’ religious participation, coordinates with Chaplain, and provides spiritual material to residents at their request

4. Arranges transportation to outside events/activities when necessary

5. Assists in planning and performing activities for room-bound residents including writing letters, running errands, reading, and securing material for residents with sensory and hearing deficiencies

6. Encourages resident participation in activities when practical

7. Responsible for the understanding of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) which consists of three basic components: the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Version 3.0, the Care Area Assessment (CAA) process, and the RAI Utilization Guidelines

8. Assures appropriate charting documentation of activity related forms and assessments

9. Personifies outstanding customer service to co-workers, clients and vendors by acting as a subject matter resource in a timely, considerate and friendly

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required Education: High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)

Preferred Education: Associate’s degree from a 2-year college or technical

school

Required Experience: 1 year related experience

Preferred Experience: 2 years’ experience in a social or recreational program

setting, at least one of which was in a /resident

activity program in a health care setting

Preferred Certification or Licensures: Certified Nurse Aid

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Pay
• Weekly Pay with PayActiv
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Comprehensive Wellness Program with Incentives
• Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) and 403(b)
• Education Assistance
• Free Parking
• And much more