Activities Assistant in Skilled Nursing Facility

Sweetwater Care; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Job summary

Highland Park Rehabilitation and Care Center in Aurora, CO is seeking an Activities Assistant to plan and direct resident activities in alignment with assessments and wellbeing goals, and to assist the supervisor as needed. Requirements: High School diploma, 18+ years old, 2–5 years in an activities role in a skilled nursing or medical facility; pay rate $18-$21 per hour.

Responsibilities include maintaining the activities calendar, promoting participation, transporting residents to activities,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years or older
• 2–5 years in an activities capacity in a skilled nursing or medical facility
• Must meet health requirements per facility policies
• Ability to multi-task and treat others kindly and professionally
• Strong written, verbal, organizational and time management skills
• Customer service training or experience
• Works collaboratively or independently, following procedures and guidelines

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting resident-specific activities.
• Maintain activities calendar as directed.
• Promote resident participation in activities.
• Arrange and transport residents to and from activities.
• Assume responsibilities in absence of supervisor.
• Provide timely resident assessments and progress notes as assigned.
• Work with all departments to promote quality care.

Skills

Multitasking

Professionalism

Time management

Customer service

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Highland Park Rehabilitation and Care Center-500 Geneva Street Aurora, CO 80010

Pay Rate: $18-$21 per hour

Position Summary:

Assist the Activities Supervisor/Manager in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operations of the Activities Department. To assure that an ongoing program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and physical, mental, and psychological well-being of each resident.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years or older
• 2-5 years of experience in an activities capacity in a skilled nursing care facility or other medical related facility preferred.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the facility.
• Ability to multi-task and treat everyone at work kindly and professionally
• Outstanding written, verbal, organizational and time management skills
• Proven customer service or other professional/emotional maturity training or experience
• Works collaboratively and independently, following procedures and guidelines

Responsibilities:

• Assists in effectively planning and conducting resident specific and appropriate activities.
• Maintains activities calendar as required by Supervisor
• Effectively promotes resident participation in activities
• Arranges and transports patients to and from activities
• Assumes responsibility in absence of Activities Supervisor/Manager
• Provides timely and accurate resident assessments and progress notes as assigned
• Work in conjunction with all departments and staff to promote the best possible care

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of costs (Voluntary supplemental plan options available)
• Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

• Benefits available to full-time employees.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Referral program