Activities Assistant (CNA)

americanbaptisthomes; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer (

Job summary

Maple Crest Health Center in Omaha is seeking an Activities Assistant to plan and lead daily recreation, social, and wellness programs for residents, under the direction of the Director of Activities. The role requires an active Nebraska CNA license and strong English communication to document care and coordinate with the care team.

Schedule is full-time, Monday–Friday with one Saturday shift per month; starting pay $20 per hour with credit for experience.

Qualifications

• Active Nebraska CNA license.
• At least 18 years old.
• Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to document care, coordinate with the care team, and communicate with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead daily recreational, social, and wellness programs for residents with the Director of Activities.
• Encourage residents to join activities that fit their cognitive, physical, and emotional needs.
• Escort residents to appointments, outings, church services, and special events.
• Keep activity calendars, bulletin boards, and supplies organized and current.
• Build relationships with residents and families, and bring their interests into activity planning.
• Watch for changes in resident participation or wellbeing and report them to the Director of Activities or nursing staff.
• Follow safety, infection control, and HIPAA standards.

Skills

CNA license

English proficiency

Age 18+

Experience with older adults

Basic computer skills

Education

Nebraska CNA license

Job description

Activities Assistant

Maple Crest Health Center in Omaha is hiring an Activities Assistant. Starting pay is $20.00/hour, with credit given for prior experience. This is a full-time role, Monday through Friday, plus one Saturday shift a month.

What you'll do:

• Help plan and lead daily recreational, social, and wellness programs for residents, working alongside the Director of Activities
• Encourage residents to join activities that fit their cognitive, physical, and emotional needs
• Escort residents to appointments, outings, church services, and special events
• Keep activity calendars, bulletin boards, and supplies organized and current
• Build relationships with residents and families, and bring their interests into activity planning
• Watch for changes in resident participation or wellbeing and report them to the Director of Activities or nursing staff
• Follow safety, infection control, and HIPAA standards

What you'll need:

Required:

• Active Nebraska CNA license
• At least 18 years old
• Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to document care, coordinate with the care team, and communicate with residents and families

Preferred:

• Experience working with older adults
• Basic computer skills

Pay and benefits:

• Starting at $20.00/hour, with credit given for experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with a discretionary employer match
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., plus one Saturday shift a month from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.