Activities Assistant

Futurecare Associates, Inc.; Irvington (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an Activities Assistant to work under the Activities Director. This full-time position involves planning and facilitating activity programs for residents, ensuring their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Candidates should have a strong desire to assist the elderly or disabled, with preferred experience in a nursing facility.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Ladder

Matching 401K Plan

Referral Bonus

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Previous experience in arts/crafts and/or music highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activity programs to improve the quality of life.
• Plan and document activities, ensuring resident engagement.
• Communicate with the Activities Director regarding resident behavior.

Skills

Strong desire to work with the elderly or disabled

Ability to handle emotional and behavioral disturbance

Patience in interactions with residents

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

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Base pay range

$16.50/hr - $17.00/hr

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.

Voted 13 years in a row in The Baltimore Sun as a “ Top Workplace ” and recognized in US Newsweek's publication as “ Best Nursing Home ”, 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 offer an Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Referral Bonus, Employee Assistance Plan, Tuition Assistance, Career Growth Ladder, and a 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. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Administrative

• Industries

  Insurance

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