Activities Assistant

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time off

401K retirement plan

Job summary

Norfolk Health & Rehabilitation Center in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a high energy Activities Professional to assist in coordinating and implementing recreational activities for our patients. Our team members have the opportunity to do meaningful work and put a personal touch on improving the lives of others, while building relationships with patients and families.

The Activities Assistant helps in planning, conducting, and evaluating activities, leads group activities, maintains attendance

Qualifications

• Minimum: two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years.
• Preferred: a four-year college degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
• Ability to coordinate and implement recreational activities for patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, conducting, and evaluating scheduled activities.
• Lead group activities and maintain attendance records.
• Collect oral histories and complete patient assessments and care plans as directed by the Activities Director.
• Support the Activities Director in daily operations of the department.

Skills

Group activities

Patient interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Norfolk Health & Rehabilitation Center in Norfolk, Virginiais seeking a high energy Activities Professional who will assist in the coordination and implementation of recreational activities for the patients of our health and rehabilitation facility. Our team members have the opportunity to do meaningful work, and the opportunity to put a personal touch on improving the lives of others. They experience the daily joy of enriching the lives of others, while building genuine relationships with patients and their families. Become part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team of professionals who share their positive attitudes and compassionate heart with every patient, family, and co-worker.

The Activities Assistant assists in the planning, conducting, and evaluating of scheduled activities within a very successful Activities Department. Additional job duties include leading group activities, maintaining attendance records, collecting oral histories, and completing patient assessments, progress notes, and care plans as directed by the Activities Director.

Minimum Requirement: two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years

Preferred Requirement: A four-year college degreed individual who is qualified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Activities Professional.

Our Benefits Include:

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Your well-being is important, and we value it.

• Paid Time off, because as much as you love your job, we want you to also love having time to be you.

• A 401K retirement plan. You are our company's future; let us help you take care of yours!