Activities Assistant at Lakeside Post Acute Wheat Ridge, CO

Itlearn360; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Post Acute is seeking a dedicated Activities Assistant in Wheat Ridge, CO. This full-time position involves creating and leading meaningful activities for patients, engaging them in programs that enhance their quality of life. Successful candidates should be compassionate, with a high school diploma and preferably some experience in activities. The role includes safe patient transfers and driving the facility van, ensuring residents receive the best care possible.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Healthcare benefits including vision & dental

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Continuous training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Activities experience is a plus.
• Must be comfortable driving a facility van.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead activities for patients.
• Engage patients in meaningful programs.
• Must lift, transfer, and mobilize patient weights up to 70 pounds.

Skills

Patient Engagement

Teamwork

Safe Transfer Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Activities Assistant job at Lakeside Post Acute. Wheat Ridge, CO.

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 the facility van.

Driver requirements:

• Must have training and be able to demonstrate safe clinical transfer techniques for:
• Ingress and egress of mobile patients with van
• Transfer of patients into and out of wheelchair
• Properly securing wheelchair-bound residents into vans

Must be able to lift, transfer, and mobilize patient weights of up to 70 pounds in confined areas inside the van.

Must be able to make complex decisions involving a highly dependent patient base.

Why Lakeside Post Acute:

• Competitive pay
• Healthcare benefits including vision & dental (full-time only)
• 401(k) 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 GED
• Activities experience is a plus!

Driving requirements:

• Minimum age: 25 years old
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• 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!