Activities Assistant

Nans Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nans Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking an Activities Assistant to implement engaging programs for residents. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and some experience in activity-related roles, with strong communication and creative skills. Join a positive work environment that emphasizes resident-centered care and professional growth.

Benefits

Shift Flexibility

Fun Employee Engagement Activities

Positive Work Environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with activity-related duties (6 months - 1 year).
• Knowledge of the aging process and activities for residents.
• Ability to assume leadership in the absence of the Activity Director.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing a variety of resident activities.
• Promote activities within the facility and in the community.
• Create an accessible and appealing activities calendar.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best """"you"""" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

We are currently seeking an Activities Assistant

Job Title: Activities Assistant

Nans Pointe Rehabilitation & Nursing is prestigious Skill Care Facility. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best "you" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

Nans Pointe is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our team.

Working at Nans Pointe Rehabilitation & Nursing you will enjoy:

• Shift Flexibility
• Fun Employee Engagement Activities
• Positive work environment
• Excellent Training
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
  
  
  

What you will do:

The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting in the implementation of a stimulating activity program encompassing physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual activities. Programs will address needs of all elderly from active to those in declining physical abilities. The Activities Assistant must present self in a professional manner, display genuine concern for elderly and act maturely in dealing with others. The programming must also include a wide variety of ages and meet the needs of our diverse population. Must be able to be flexible with working hours to accommodate evening and weekend activities. Must be able use Microsoft products to include: Word, and Outlook. You will:

• Develop, organize, and implement a program of activities to meet the social, emotional, physical and other therapeutic needs of residents as identified on the residents’ plan of care and within the specified budget.
• Initiate and promote activities both within the facility and outside the facility, as weather permits, insuring the safety and well being of each resident at all times.
• Coordinate and verify that assistance is provided to residents for activities and events as necessary.
• Provide in room activities for residents who are unable to attend daily events.
• Create an ongoing calendar of activities, which creatively meets multiple needs and is accessible and appealing to both men and women of all ages and abilities.
• Consistently maintain standards for activity scheduling and documentation established by policies and regulatory requirements.
• Solicit the involvement of the community (clubs, groups, organizations, agencies, churches, individuals, etc.) when planning facility activities and events.
  
  
  

What you need:

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year experience or related experience performing activity related duties.
• Knowledge of the aging process and various resident activities.
• Ability to assume leadership role in the Activity Department in the absence of the Activity Director.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Excellent creative and communication skills.
• Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.
• Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility.
• General knowledge of regulatory requirements for an activity program in a long-term care facility.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm.