Activities Assistant

FutureCare; Reisterstown (MD); On-site; USD 22,730 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits Package

Flex/Advance Pay

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Ladder

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance

Matching 401K plan

Job summary

FutureCare in Reisterstown, Maryland is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Activities Director in organizing and implementing facility activity programs. The role involves improving the quality of life for residents through various activity programs and assisting with planning and documentation.

Ideal candidates are high school graduates with a passion for working with the elderly. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible advance pay, tuition reimbursement, and a matched 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working in a skilled nursing facility environment preferred.
• Previous experience in arts/crafts and/or music highly desirable.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Assist with many activity programs to improve quality of life.
• Document attendance to activities and complete individual participation records.
• Orient and supervise volunteers along with Director.

Skills

Strong desire to work with the elderly or disabled

Ability to handle emotional and behavioral disturbance

Vivacious and patient in interactions

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At FutureCare, our Activities Assistants work under the direction of the Activities Director in the organization, development, and implementation of the facility activity program. They also assist in providing entertainment, inter‑communication, socialization, exercise, relaxation, and opportunities for creative and religious expression.

Benefits include Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and a matching 401K plan.

Competitive Pay $16.50 - 17.00/hr

Salary Disclosure Statement: The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job‑related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist with many activity programs held daily, to improve the quality of life through promotion of physical, mental, and spiritual well‑being
• Assist in making daily announcements for R.O., information, weather, resident’s/staff birthday, etc.
• Assist with fulfilling the sensory needs of those bedridden as well as LYFE participants
• Assist in planning the monthly calendar of activities and suggest ideas for future planning
• Communicate with Activities director regarding daily problems, concerns and issues dealing with resident’s behavior
• Work with volunteers during activities
• Orient and supervise volunteers along with Director
• Document attendance to activities and complete individual participation records
• Attend care plan when assigned
• Document inventory of supplies
• Assist and participate with scheduled outings outside of the facility
• Communicate with organization representatives within the community who visit the facility
• Act as representative of the Department in the absence of the Director
• Attend administrative meetings as designated
• Collaborate with other staff members in conducting events
• Abide by the standards identified in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan
• Report any malfunctioning equipment to proper department
• Report any observed hazards to proper department

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 1 year experience working in a skill nursing facility environment preferred
• Strong desire to work with the elderly or disabled
• Previous experience in arts/crafts and/or music highly desirable
• Ability to handle emotional and behavioral disturbance
• Ability to be vivacious and patient in interactions with residents
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings as scheduled

Equal Opportunity Employer

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.