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Activities Assistant

Alliance Health Group

Thomasville (NC)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Activities Assistant to join their vibrant team. This role is crucial in implementing engaging activities that cater to the diverse needs of residents, from physical to emotional support. You will have the opportunity to create a positive and stimulating environment, ensuring that every resident feels valued and included. With a focus on teamwork and community involvement, you will help enhance the quality of life for elderly residents in a supportive setting. If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
  • Six months to one year experience in activity-related duties.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in implementing a stimulating activity program for residents.
  • Develop and organize activities to meet residents' therapeutic needs.
  • Coordinate community involvement for facility activities.

Skills

Effective verbal and written English communication skills
Creative skills
Interpersonal skills
Leadership skills
Ability to work with individuals with disabilities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook

Job description

NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY! We are pleased to offer a voluntary benefit for employees to access their pay on their own schedule. Work today, get paid today.

Magnolia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehab is a member of the Alliance Health Group 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!

Magnolia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehab is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our team.

Working at Magnolia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehab 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 to use Microsoft products to include: Word, and Outlook. This position also assists in being a Smoking Aide with our wonderful Residents! 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, ensuring 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.

Candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

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