Activities Assistant

Martin county health care facility; Inez (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin County Health Care Facility is seeking an Activities Assistant to support geriatrics on a PRN basis. The role involves helping residents with grooming, assessing activity needs, and coordinating group programs in a supportive environment.

You will recruit volunteers, work with Councils, and assist with fundraising, mail delivery, daily activities, events, and outings. CNAs are preferred but a high school diploma or GED is acceptable, with strong communication and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Aide preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with grooming before activities.
• Assess resident capabilities for activities and group programs.
• Recruit and maintain volunteers for activity programs.
• Assist the Resident and Family Councils and relay concerns to staff and Administrator.
• Assist with charitable fundraising activities as needed.
• Sort and deliver resident mail and newspapers daily.
• Plan and participate in daily activities, special events, and in-room visits.
• Assist with resident outings.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Do you have strong interpersonal skills and a passion for geriatrics? If so, consider joining our team! We have a unique career opportunity available for an Activities Assistant. This position has a PRN (as needed) schedule.

Job Duties:

• Assist residents with grooming needs prior to attending activities.
• Assess resident capabilities concerning activities and group programs.
• Assist in recruiting and maintaining volunteers to assist in activity programs.
• Assist the Resident and Family Councils, and bring their concerns to the attention of the Administrator and other appropriate staff.
• Assist with all charitable fundraising activities as needed.
• Responsible for seeing that the resident mail and newspapers are sorted and delivered to the residents each day.
• Perform daily activities, special events, and in-room visits.
• Assist with resident outings.

Requirements:

• Certified Nurse Aide preferred.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or completed a GED program preferred.

Skills:

• Communication
• Ability to multi-task
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to think creatively
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Customer service skills

Equal Opportunity Employer.