Activities Assistant

Parker Health and Rehabilitation; Parker City (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

$1,000 new employee referral program

Medical, Vision, Dental

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5000 per年

Quarterly Education Bonus Program

Monthly Celebrations and recognitions

Competitive starting wage

Job summary

Parker Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an Activities Assistant to plan and implement engaging programs for residents, tailored to diverse backgrounds and abilities. You will collaborate with the Activities Director to evaluate needs, document plans, and help create monthly calendars and facility communications.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, basic Word/Excel skills, and a patient, cheerful attitude to support residents with dignity and HIPAA compliance in a long‑term care

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of the use of personal computers, e‑mail accounts, and software programs such as Word and Excel
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best Activities practices
• Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning
• The ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPAA
• Previous experience in long‑term care is preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement activity programs which are appropriate to the residents based on varied backgrounds, emotional needs and interests
• Assist the Activities Director with an evaluation of each resident according to their backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations and need for meaningful activity programs
• Document activity plans and progress notes as directed
• Work closely with the Activities Director to plan and set up each assigned activity, which includes gathering supplies, re‑arranging rooms, etc.
• Assist in the development and distribution of monthly activity calendars to residents and posting these calendars throughout the facility
• Assist in the development and maintenance of facility newsletters
• Comply with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintain a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator

Skills

Patience

Cheerful disposition

Willingness to handle residents mature

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Be the face that the residents cannot wait to see everyday!

If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Parker Health and Rehabilitation is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Parker Health and Rehabilitation Center. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.

As an Activity Assistant in our facility, look at what benefits you can enjoy:

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
• $1,000 new employee referral program
• DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
• Monthly Celebrations and recognitions
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5000 per year
• Quarterly Education Bonus Program

Activities Assistant Primary Responsibilities

The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting in planning; coordinating and implementing appropriate activity programs to meet the individual needs of our residents.

Activities Assistant Essential Functions

• Develop and implement activity programs which are appropriate to the residents based on varied backgrounds, emotional needs and interests
• Assist the Activities Director with an evaluation of each resident according to their backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations and need for meaningful activity programs
• Document activity plans and progress notes as directed
• Work closely with the Activities Director to plan and set up each assigned activity, which includes gathering supplies, re‑arranging rooms, etc.
• Assist in the development and distribution of monthly activity calendars to residents and posting these calendars throughout the facility
• Assist in the development and maintenance of facility newsletters
• Comply with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintain a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator

Activities Assistant Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of the use of personal computers, e‑mail accounts, and software programs such as Word and Excel
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best Activities practices
• Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning
• The ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPAA
• Previous experience in long‑term care is preferred