Activities Assistant

Futurecare Associates, Inc.; Irvington (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Flex/Advance Pay

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth ladder

Employee referral bonus

Employee assistance

401K match

Job summary

FutureCare is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Activities Director in developing and implementing the facility's activity program. You will help provide entertainment, socialization, exercise, and opportunities for creative and religious expression for residents.

The role involves coordinating daily activity programs, assisting with announcements, and collaborating with volunteers and staff to ensure engaging resident experiences. Weekend/evening shifts are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Strong desire to work with the elderly or disabled.
• Previous experience in arts/crafts and/or music highly desirable.
• Ability to handle emotional and behavioral disturbance.
• Ability to be vivacious and patient in interactions with residents.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activity programs to improve quality of life through physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
• Make daily announcements for R.O., information, weather, residents’/staff birthdays, etc.
• Fulfill sensory needs of bedridden residents and LYFE participants.
• Plan monthly activity calendar and suggest future ideas.
• Communicate with Activities Director about daily problems and resident behavior.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At FutureCare our Activities Assistants work under the direction of the Activities Director in the organization, development, and implementation of the facility activity program They also assist the Activities Director in providing entertainment, inter-communication, socialization, exercise, relaxation, and opportunities for creative and religious expression.

Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “ Top Workplace ” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “ Best Nursing Homes ”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan.

• Competitive Pay $16.50 - 17.00/hr***

Salary Disclosure Statement

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist with many activity programs held daily, to improve the quality of life through promotion of physical, mental, and spiritual well being
• Assist in making daily announcements for R.O., information, weather, resident’s/staff birthday, etc.
• Assist with fulfilling the sensory needs of those bedridden as well as LYFE participants
• Assist in planning the monthly calendar of activities and suggest ideas for future planning
• Communicate with Activities director regarding daily problems, concerns and issues dealing with resident’s behavior
• Work with volunteers during activities
• Orient and supervise volunteers along with Director
• Document attendance to activities and complete individual participation records
• Attend care plan when assigned
• Document inventory of supplies
• Assist and participate with scheduled outings outside of the facility
• Communicate with organization representatives within the community who visit the facility
• Act as representative of the Department in the absence of the Director
• Attend administrative meetings as designated
• Collaborate with other staff members in conducting events
• Abide by the standards identified in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan
• Report any malfunctioning equipment to proper department
• Report any observed hazards to proper department

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 1 year experience working in a skill nursing facility environment preferred
• Strong desire to work with the elderly or disabled
• Previous experience in arts/crafts and/or music highly desirable
• Ability to handle emotional and behavioral disturbance
• Ability to be vivacious and patient in interactions with residents
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings as scheduled

Equal Opportunity Employer

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.