Activities Assistant Tues-Sat

Bethel Lutheran Home; Madison (SD); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 42.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Bethel Lutheran Home in Madison, SD, is seeking an activities assistant to help plan, coordinate, and lead daily programs for residents. You will encourage participation and transport residents to activities as needed, while building strong relationships with families, volunteers, and staff.

Ideal candidates demonstrate empathy, creativity, and the ability to work as part of a team or independently to lead engaging activities for elderly residents, with a focus on safety and person-centered

Qualificações

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must have current South Dakota driver's license.
• Ability to plan and lead activity programs for seniors.
• Creativity and empathy to engage residents.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and conducting daily activity programs.
• Encourage resident participation in individual and group activities.
• Transport residents to and from activity locations as needed.
• Develop positive relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and staff.
• Assist with decorating for holidays, events, and seasonal celebrations.
• Maintain activity supplies and equipment.
• Document resident attendance and participation as required.
• Support residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities.
• Additional job duties as required.

Formação

High School diploma or GED

Empathy and compassion

Creativity

Teamwork

Independent leadership of activities

Descrição da vaga

Description

Join a Team That Has Been Caring for Seniors with Heart Since 1962

We are looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, compassion, and creativity to help our residents stay engaged, connected, and fulfilled.

Here's what you'll do:

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and conducting daily activity programs
• Encourage resident participation in individual and group activities.
• Transport residents to and from activity locations as needed.
• Develop positive relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and staff.
• Assist with decorating for holidays, events, and seasonal celebrations.
• Maintain activity supplies and equipment.
• Document resident attendance and participation as required.
• Support residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities.
• Additional job duties as required

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High School graduate or GED is required, would prefer experience in a recreation setting.
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must have current South Dakota driver's license.
• Must have a basic understanding of the needs of the elderly and an empathetic approach to illness.
• Must have a basic knowledge of a variety of activities. Must be a team player as well as be comfortable working independently leading an activity.
• Imagination, creativity and personal presence preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Will stand and walk quite a bit during the day.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds comfortably.
• Must be able to multi-task daily.

For more than 60 years, Bethel Lutheran Home has been a trusted provider of exceptional care to our community's older adults. Help deliver quality care - one interaction at a time! If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our residents' health, comfort, and daily experience, we'd love to meet you!