ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT - PARKVIEW

Liberty-Healthcare-Companies; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services is seeking an experienced Activities Assistant to plan, promote, and lead activities for residents in a caring setting. The role involves encouraging social interaction, supporting religious and leisure activities, and assisting with calendars, newsletters, and volunteer programs.

The position requires a high school diploma, prior activities or LTCMemory Care experience is preferred, and a valid NC driver’s license. CDL is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

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

Activities experience

Team player

English literacy

Self-motivated

CDL preferred

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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

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.