Activities Assistant

Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wage

$1,000 new employee referral program

Paid life insurance

401k opportunities after your firsty 1

DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!

Monthly Celebrations and recognitions

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

$5,000 Tuition ReimbursementPer Year

Quarterly Educataional Bonus Program

Job summary

Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Activities Assistant to develop and implement engaging activity programs for residents in a caring, supportive environment. You will assist the Activities Director with resident evaluations and plan monthly calendars to promote meaningful engagement.

The role emphasizes patience, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, with opportunities to work closely with residents and staff in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• CNA license preferred.
• Knowledge of personal computers and software such as Word and Excel.
• Experience in long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement activity programs appropriate to residents’ backgrounds, needs and interests.
• Assist the Activities Director with resident evaluations based on backgrounds and activity interests.
• Document activity plans and progress notes as directed.
• Plan and set up activities, gather supplies, and rearrange spaces as needed.
• Develop and distribute monthly activity calendars and post them throughout the facility.
• Help maintain facility newsletters.

Skills

Patience

Cheerful disposition

Enthusiasm

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Overview

Activity Assistants come join us at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation to make a difference!

Full-Time / Evenings

* CNA license preferred

If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.

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
• Paid life insurance
• 401k opportunities after your first year
• DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
• Monthly Celebrations and recognitions
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• $5,000 Tuition ReimbursementPer Year
• Quarterly Educataional Bonus Program

Activities Assistant Primary Responsibilities

The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting in planning; coordinating and implementing appropriate activity programs to meet the individual needs of our residents.

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
• A valid CNA license is preferred
• 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