Activities Assistant PT

Westminster Oaks; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Westminster Oaks in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a part-time Activities Assistant to plan, develop, and direct the activities department in accordance with policies and regulatory guidelines to meet residents' interests and abilities.

The role requires implementing programs, leading community outings, one-on-one activities, and completing documentation. Schedule is fixed: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00 PM–8:00 PM and every other weekend 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in recreational and activities programs in senior citizens groups, nursing homes or related activities within the last two years.
• Must be familiar with dementia or willing to learn about the condition.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and direct the overall operation of the activities department.
• Implement and conduct programs as assigned by the Activities Director, encouraging residents to attend.
• Lead and assist resident groups on community outings.
• Conduct one-on-one activities with residents requiring them.
• Complete documentation such as Assessments and Daily Attendance Sheets.
• Purchase and organize decoration and supplies for daily and holiday activities.
• Assist with decorating Health Center common areas.

Skills

Experience in activities programs

Resident engagement

Dementia awareness

Job description

Westminster Oaks is seeking a part-time Activities Assistant to assist in planning, developing and directing the overall operation of the activities department in accordance with regulatory guidelines and our established policies and procedures and assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet the level of interests and abilities of each resident.

Implement and conduct programs as assigned by the Activities Director, encouraging residents to attend. Includes setup prior to and clean-up after completion of activities.

Leads and assists resident groups on community outings.

Conducts one-on-one activities with those residents requiring them.

Completes documentation such as Assessments and Daily Attendance Sheets.

Purchase and organize decoration and supplies for daily and holiday activities.

Assist with decorating Health Center common areas.

The position will have a fixed schedule as follows:

• Tuesdays: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Thursdays: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Every other weekend:
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

"Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/."

Experience

Preferred

• Must have experience in recreational and activities programs in senior citizens groups, nursing homes or related activities within the last two years. Must be familiar with dementia or willing to learn about the condition.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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