Activities Assistant

Hellenic Senior Living of New Albany; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living community in New Albany seeks dedicated caregivers to provide essential non-clinical services and personal care to residents. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, ensuring comfort, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and strong communication skills. Join us in making a difference in our residents' lives!

Qualifications

• Complete a specialized training program and pass a Competency Exam.
• Enrollment in an approved CNA Training Program is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and personal care.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Document daily resident assistance activities.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Perform various tasks, activities, and non-clinical services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the residents.

Job Duties / Responsibilities :

1. Provide assistance to assigned residents with the activities of daily living in accordance with the residents' individualized service plan. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, dining support, encouraging eating and hydration, and social reassurance.
2. Restock supplies.
3. Assist residents in wheelchairs to/from events (bathing, etc.).
4. Take menu/orders from residents.
5. Have 1-on-1 interactions with residents to enhance socialization.
6. Apply/remove glasses and hearing aids for residents.
7. Make beds.
8. Respond to call lights.
9. Assist with feeding residents without choking or aspiration risks.
10. Complete errands for residents.
11. Perform personal care such as combing hair or washing faces/hands.
12. Cut food, assist with meal setup, and provide assistance during meals as needed.
13. Stay with residents in the bathroom to free up Certified staff for other tasks while waiting to transfer.
14. Assist with dietary services, such as delivering meals to resident rooms.
15. Perform light housekeeping duties, including dusting, disinfecting, and washing windows.
16. Perform laundry functions like washing, drying, and folding clothes.
17. Deliver mail or other items (water, snacks, etc.) to residents' rooms.
18. Document daily resident assistance activities and status in accordance with community policy.
19. Be aware of residents' social and psychological support needs.
20. Adhere to Resident's Bill of Rights and confidentiality of resident information.
21. Follow Resident Abuse Reporting Law.
22. Attend mandatory in-service training programs.
23. Know your assigned supervisor and report concerns to them.
24. Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to community safety protocols.
25. Receive reports and assignments at the start of duty and provide reports on assigned duties.

Education / Qualifications / Skills :

1. Complete a specialized training program and successfully pass a Competency Exam.
2. Enrollment in an approved CNA Training Program is encouraged.
3. Be at least 18 years old.
4. High school diploma or GED.
5. Complete background checks.
6. Ability to read, understand, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
7. Ability to follow oral and written directions and work independently without supervision.