Activities Assistant

Lakeside Post Acute in; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Post Acute is seeking a passionate Activities Assistant to join our team. In this full-time role, you'll create and lead engaging activities for our patients while ensuring their safety during transportation. Competitive pay and healthcare benefits, along with a supportive work environment, make this an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental

401k with match

Paid Time Off

Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Driving requirements include being familiar with GPS and local driving area.
• Must be 25 years or older with a valid DL.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead activities for patients.
• Engage patients in meaningful programs.
• Work as part of a team with the Activities Department.

Skills

Activities experience

Decision making

Patient handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Activities Assistant (Healthcare)

Lakeside Post Acute is Hiring an Activities Assistant!

Are you a passionate Activities Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity? Look no further! At Lakeside Post Acute, we are dedicated to helping our patients live strong, healthy lives, and we need YOU to make it happen!

Schedule: Full-Time, requires working 1 weekend day per week

What to expect:

Create and lead activities for patients, engage patients in meaningful programs, work as a Team with the Activities Department. Must be comfortable driving facility van.
Driver requirements:
Must have training and be able to return demonstrate safe clinical based transfer techniques for:
Ingress Egress of Mobile Patients with Van
Transfer of patients into and out of Wheelchair
Properly securing WC bound residents into bays in Vans
Must be able to lift transfer and mobilize patient weights of up to 70 pounds by self in confined areas inside Van.
Must be able to make complex decisions involving highly dependent patient base.

Why Lakeside Post Acute:

Competitive pay

Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)

401k with match (Full-time only)

Paid Time Off (Full-time only)

Sick Leave

Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

Fun environment and a great staff to work with!

Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Successful Candidates:
Minimum of a High School Diploma or a GED

Activities experience a plus!

Driving Requirements:
Minimum - 25 years old
Must have a valid DL
Must be familiar with GPS and local driving area
No Traffic Crimes in the last 7 years (DUI, DWS, Reckless Driving). no Traffic Felonies (Multiple DUI, or DWS, Leaving Scene with Injuries, Assault with Vehicle) Not more than 2 moving violations in 3 years Not more than one accident in 3 years
Pass a drug screen and background check

Rate Range: $19-$22/ hour

Ready to make a difference?

Join us at Lakeside Post Acute and be part of an awesome team dedicated to providing the best care possible!