Activities Assistant / Driver

Cloverleafhealthcare; Knightsville (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading skilled nursing facility is seeking an Activities Assistant/Driver in Knightsville, IN. This role focuses on conducting enriching activities for residents, ensuring their needs are met, and providing transportation as required. A supportive team environment offers opportunities for professional growth and rewards dedication.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Care

Education Assistance up to $5,250 per year

Company-Paid Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Planned Time-Off

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous long-term care or experience working with the elderly is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct activities for residents and transport them as needed.
• Ensure emotional, recreational, and social needs of residents are met.
• Assist with normal activities of living and record keeping.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Cloverleaf Health Care Centeris seeking anActivities Assistant /Driverto join our skilled nursing facilityinKnightsville, IN.

TheActivities Assistant / Driverconducts activities for residents, under the direction of the Director of Activities, and at timesand drives the facility vehicle to transport residents to desired destination

Shift:Full time

Responsibilities:

The Activities Assistant is responsible for ensuring that the emotional, recreational, and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.

• Assists residents to accomplish normal activities of living, ex: writing letters, making phone calls, registering to vote, etc.
• Assists with record keeping of residents’ progress and activity attendance.
• Assist mail delivery, escorting residents to the activity programs, flower/plant care within the facility, pet/fish care, preparation of monthly newsletter, fund-raising efforts, and making morning announcements over P.A. system.
• Directs or carries out a program of activities which will provide entertainment, inter-communication, exercise, relaxation, and opportunities to express creative talents and fulfill basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs as planned by the Activities Director.
• Provides the resident with craft supplies, materials, and equipment and supervises patients during craft activities.
• Helps the residents to utilize their potential by encouraging them to work on crafts, paints, etc.
• Aids escorting residents to and from physician appointments, dialysis, and any other transportation necessary.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED preferred.
• Must be 18 years and older
• Previous long-term care or experience working with the elderly or disabled is desirable

Benefits:

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including:

• Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care,
• Telemedicine Program,
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance,
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability,
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
• Planned Time-Off (vacation, personal, sick, and state sick).

*New* Now offering Education Assistance:

• Get up to $5,250 per year towards tuition* or
• Get up to $2,625 per year towards paying off a Non-Federal Nursing Student Loan!*

Benefits, as well as bonuses and variable compensation plans, are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade, location, and length of service.