Activities Assistant

Parker Health & Rehabilitation Center; Parker City (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Activities Assistant to enhance the lives of residents through engaging activities. This role involves planning, coordinating, and implementing programs tailored to individual needs, ensuring a vibrant community atmosphere. Join a dedicated team that values every contribution and makes a real difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Competitive starting wage

$1,000 new employee referral program

DailyPay

Monthly Celebrations and recognitions

Medical, Vision, Dental

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5000 per year

Quarterly Education Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Knowledge of personal computers and software.
• Previous experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement activity programs for residents.
• Assist the Activities Director with evaluations and planning.
• Document activity plans and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Patience

Cheerful disposition

Enthusiasm

Discretion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Activities Assistant Essential Functions

• Activities Assistant will develop and implement activity programs which are appropriate to the residents based on varied backgrounds, emotional needs and interests
• Assisting the Activities Director with an evaluation of each resident according to their backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations and need for meaningful activity programs
• Documenting 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.
• Assisting in the development and distribution of monthly activity calendars to residents and posting these calendars throughout the facility
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of facility newsletters
• Comply with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Administrator

Qualifications

Activities Assistant Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge on the use of personal computers, e-mail accounts, 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 discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPPA
• Previous experience in long-term care is preferred