Activities Assistant (CNA)

American Baptist Homes of the Midwest; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 61,992,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) plan

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Job summary

Maple Crest Health Center in Omaha is seeking an Activities Assistant to plan and lead daily recreational, social, and wellness programs for residents. You will work with the Director of Activities to tailor activities to residents' needs and coordinate efforts with the care team.

You will escort residents to events, maintain calendars, and build meaningful relationships with residents and families. This role requires strong communication and adherence to safety standards in a supportive,

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 participation or wellbeing and report them to the Director or nursing staff.
• Follow safety, infection control, and HIPAA standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

Nebraska CNA license

Tools

Basic computer skills

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.