Activities Assistant

Providence Healthcare of Thomaston; Thomaston (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience working with residents in long-term care.
• Experience planning and directing activities for elderly residents and organizing programs for residents, families and staff.
• Good verbal communication skills, including clear directions.
• Ability to display enthusiasm and promote activities and engage facility team members.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license and be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide activities to support residents' quality of life.
• Address social, physical, spiritual and mental health needs of residents.
• Plan and coordinate programs for residents, families and staff.
• Create a friendly environment that encourages resident participation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Elder care experience

Activity planning

Job description

Providence Healthcare located at 1011 S. Green St., Thomaston, GA has an opportunity for an Activities Assistant to join our team.

This position will assist in planning and providing activities that support and maintain the resident's quality of life, addressing the resident's social, physical, spiritual and mental health. Provides supportive activities in a comfortable environment to residents. The ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, exceptional customer service, and a desire to serve Seniors. The successful candidate will have at least 6 months of prior experience in a similar occupation. Must have previous experience working with elderly patients. The ability to speak and read English is required.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience working with residents in long-term care.
• At least minimal experience in planning and directing activities for elderly residents, and in planning and organizing special programs for residents, families and staff.
• Good verbal communication skills, including ability to give directions to others in a manner that is pleasant and easily understood.
• Ability to display enthusiasm and a positive attitude in promoting activities, and in enlisting the support of facility team members for activity programming.
• Must have a valid state driver's license
• Must be able to pass a background check

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.