ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT - LIBERTY COMMONS

Liberty Healthcare Management; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare Management in Wilmington, North Carolina, seeks an experienced Activities Assistant for part-time daytime shifts to engage residents through crafted programs and social events.

You will support planning, coordinating, and delivering activities, encourage participation, and help maintain activity resources and calendars.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in Long Term Care/Memory Care/Assisted Living is preferred.
• Certification as an Activities Professional is preferred per regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, promoting, and leading individual and group activities based on needs and interests of the residents.
• Encourages social communication through group activities.
• Assists residents with participation in religious programs and leisure activities.
• Assists with monthly newsletter and activities calendar.
• Assists in the maintenance, storage, and use of activities supplies.
• Assists with the set-up of the volunteer program and appreciation events.
• Assists in transporting residents to and from Activity programs.
• Assists with admissions assessments, Clinical responsibilities, MDS, care plans and progress notes according to documentation policies and procedures.
• Facilitates community interaction programs.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Self-motivation

English literacy

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Activities professional certification (preferred)

Job description

ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT - LIBERTY COMMONS

Liberty Healthcare Management Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

About this position

Liberty Cares
With Compassion

At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

ACTIVITY ASSISTANT

Part Time, Days

Job Description:

• Assists in planning, promoting, and leading individual and group activities based on needs and interests of the residents.


• Encourages social communication through group activities.


• Assists residents with participation in religious programs and leisure activities.


• Assists with monthly newsletter and activities calendar.


• Assists in the maintenance, storage, and use of activities supplies.


• Assists with the set-up of the volunteer program and appreciation events.


• Assists in transporting residents to and from Activity programs.


• Assists with admissions assessments, Clinical responsibilities, MDS, care plans and progress notes according to documentation policies and procedures.


• Facilitates community interaction programs.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Previous Activities Assistant, and/or Long Term Care/Memory Care/Assisted Living experience preferred.


• Prefer Certification as an Activities Professional in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the center.


• Ability to function well with different patients’ personalities and work well with other staff.


• Team player, positive, energetic, and professional.


• Self-motivated and work well independently.


• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language.


• Ability to work well under pressure and use supplies economically.


• Valid NC Driver’s License.


• Prefer CDL license, or ability to obtain CDL.