Activity Assistant

Bedford Wellness and Rehabilitation; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bedford Wellness and Rehabilitation is seeking a friendly Activity Assistant to support our residents with engaging programs in a newly renovated Transitional Care Unit. This PRN position offers the chance to contribute to a five-star care environment and to be part of a team that values compassion and smiles.

You will work under the supervision of the Activity Director, helping plan, implement, and assess activities, and you may coordinate volunteers and special events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of long-term care experience.
• One year of social/recreational program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and delivery of activity programs to promote resident engagement.
• Encourage participation in group and individual activities.
• Complete activity documentation as required.
• Submit supplies lists and receipts for activity expenditures.
• Maintain a precautions/limitations list on each resident.
• Assist in organizing and supervising volunteer program, including recruiting and training volunteers.
• Assist with Resident Council Meetings as needed.
• Assist in planning community activities and posting monthly calendars.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

*Benefits available for Full Time employee’s*

Job type: PRN

*****Five Star Facility*****

Come check out our newly renovated Transitional Care Unit- where customer service matches our excellent quality of care!

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Benefits

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Vision insurance

Your Job

Come experience and embrace the highest level of care at Bedford Wellness. We are a proud five star facility that recognizes its outstanding employees and celebrates their excellence. We are looking for a friendly Activity Assistant who can bring their compassion and smiles to our kind residents!

Your Job Summary

Responsible for supporting the efforts of the Activity Director in the assessing, selecting, organizing, and implementing of activity/recreational services to address the individualized needs and interests of the residents.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and delivery of activity/recreational programs to promote the residents’ opportunities for engaging in normal life enhancement pursuits and to increase and/or maintain functioning levels.


• Encourages resident participation in group and individual activities including arts/crafts, community outings, religious activities, intellectual/educational activities, community/center service activities, recreational activities, etc.


• Assists in completing activity documentation, when needed, if trained and in conjunction with regulatory requirements and company policies.


• Submits supplies list to Activity/Recreation Director and submits receipts for activity expenditures.


• Maintains precautions/limitations list on each resident.


• Assists Activity/Recreation Director in the organization and supervision of the volunteer program including recruiting and training volunteers.


• Assists with Resident Council Meetings when necessary.


• Assists in planning community activities that jointly include the community, staff, families and residents.


• Assists in the completion of a monthly calendar of available activity/recreational programs and posts it in the center.


• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.


• One-year experience working in long term care.


• One years of experience conducting social/recreational programs within the past five years, preferred.

Bedford Wellness and Rehabilitation Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.