Activities Assistant - Create Moments for Residents

Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Excellent 401k plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time

Long and Short Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

DiversICARE - employee hardship fund

Pay advancement program - OnShift W al

Job summary

Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC is seeking an Activities Assistant to support residents through engaging group and one-to-one programs in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes planning, leading, and participating in diverse activities to enhance residents' quality of life.

You will collaborate with the Activities Coordinator, coordinate with other care staff, and help maintain a warm, safe, and stimulating environment for patients and residents under our care.

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care settings is required.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and instruct residents appropriately.
• Ability to plan and conduct individual and group activities.
• Skill in motivating residents and promoting well‑being through activities.
• Imagination and creativity are necessary for engaging programs.
• Ability to assess resident progress and report to the Activities Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Leads group activities as assigned by the Activity Coordinator.
• Provides one-to-one activities for residents who cannot participate in groups.
• Assists in planning the Activity Program with Resident Council and Activity Coordinator.
• Maintains attendance sheets for participants.
• Assists residents to and from activities.
• Communicates residents' status to the Activity Coordinator.
• May attend care plan meetings and document progress notes.

Skills

Long-term care experience

Resident communication

Activity planning

Motivating residents

Empathy and creativity

Progress reporting

Observation and evaluation

Job description

Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC is seeking an Activities Assistant to support residents through engaging group and one-to-one programs in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes planning, leading, and participating in diverse activities to enhance residents' quality of life.

You will collaborate with the Activities Coordinator, coordinate with other care staff, and help maintain a warm, safe, and stimulating environment for patients and residents under our care.