Activities Assistant

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd.; La Porte City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wage access

Job summary

Care Initiatives is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our team in Iowa. Part-time mornings and evenings with every other weekend, supporting the activity director and residents in engaging and meaningful programs.

You'll help plan, implement, and document activities, coordinate with families and staff, and foster a caring, fun environment that promotes health and daily routines for residents.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Strong commitment to helping others with empathy and respect.
• Interest in making daily activities fun and fulfilling for residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist the activity director in implementing an activity program to meet residents' needs.
• Maintain resources required for each resident's activity needs.
• Assist with required record keeping.
• Interact and communicate with residents, families, and the healthcare team.
• Encourage and facilitate resident recreational and therapeutic activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Empathy and discretion

Job description

Activities Assistant

Schedule/Shifts Available: Part-time mornings and evenings with every other weekend

Make a Difference Every Day - Join Care Initiatives as a vital part of our activities team!

Join our compassionate care team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa.If you're a dedicated and empathetic caregiver looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine.

What You'll Do & Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the activity director in implementing an activity program to meet each resident’s needs.
• Maintain the resources needed for each resident’s activity needs.
• Assist the activity director with required record keeping.
• Interact and communicate with residents, families, as well as the healthcare team.
• Encourage and facilitate resident recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance health and daily routines.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.
• An interest in making everyday FUN and fulfilling for our residents!

Why Join Care Initiatives?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement savings plan, PTO, and more.

• Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.

• Tuition Reimbursement:Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
• Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn - no more waiting for payday!

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At Care Initiatives, we're committed to helping you grow your career while improving the lives of those we serve.