Activities Assistant

Bluegrass Health Partners; Inez (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Bluegrass Health Partners in Kentucky seeks a compassionate Activities Assistant (PRN) to enrich residents' daily lives through engaging programs, outings, and social events.

Responsibilities include assisting with grooming, assessing activity suitability, recruiting volunteers, supporting councils, coordinating fundraising, and handling mail delivery and outings. CNA preferred; high school diploma or GED preferred; strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Aide preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with grooming prior to activities.
• Assess resident capabilities concerning activities and group programs.
• Recruit and maintain volunteers to assist in activity programs.
• Assist the Resident and Family Councils, and bring their concerns to the attention of staff.
• Assist with charitable fundraising activities as needed.
• Sort and deliver resident mail and newspapers daily.
• Perform daily activities, special events, and in-room visits.
• Assist with resident outings.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Creative thinking

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nurse Aide preferred

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:

The Activities Assistant will primarily be responsible for assisting with resident activities. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.