Activities Leader

CommuniCare Health; Dyer (IN); On-site; USD 17,908; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

PTO plans

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dyer, Indiana is seeking an Activities Assistant to join their team. This role offers a competitive salary of $13/hour and emphasizes teamwork and community involvement. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, experience in a healthcare setting, and a passion for supporting residents in their activities. Join a family-oriented company that prioritizes the well-being of its residents and staff, while benefiting from competitive wages and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior work/life experience in a healthcare setting is preferable.
• Must be comfortable working with confused individuals.
• Ability to conduct a variety of activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized activity care and services for residents.
• Work directly with residents, encouraging socialization.
• Function as a team member within the activities department.

Skills

Planning and organizing activities

Basic computer literacy

Gentle and responsible demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Activities Leader page is loaded## Activities Leaderlocations: Great Lakes Healthcare Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-0000086361**Job Address:**2300 Great Lakes DriveDyer, IN 46311**Great Lakes Healthcare Center** **,** a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies is currently recruiting for a **FULL TIME **Activities Assistant** to join our team.****Rate $13/hour******Now Offering Daily Pay! Work today, get paid tomorrow!******Fun, energetic people please apply!******Great Lakes Healthcare Center** i**s proud of our recreational staff. Our trained personnel encourage our residents' socialization and community involvement. Come join our team and help us turn the challenges of aging, rehabilitation, and recovery into positive experiences!The successful candidate for the activities position will be energetic, passionate, and creative. This job will have you working directly with our residents, so you must be gentle, responsible, and hard working. Must be comfortable with confused people and willing to look for fulfillment in little ways.****PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT:****The position of Activities Assistant provides individualized activity care and services for residents. This position functions as both a team member within the activities department and an interdisciplinary team member for an assigned unit(s) fostering team success.****WHAT WE OFFER****As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.****QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES***** High school diploma or GED* Prior work/life experiences, preferably in a healthcare setting.* Prior experience preferably with related software applications.* Must be able to plan, organize, and conduct a variety of activities* Basic computer literacy and skills.* Must possess an active state driver’s license.* 1-5 years of experience in activities and Smoker Area.A family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation’s largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, "to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others." Through this effort we create "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients and family members care for and about one another.