Activity Assistant

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®; Chester (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Paid Tuition Program

Call-In incentive

Job summary

The Orchards is seeking an Activities Assistant to support and lead programs for residents across nursing home, assisted living, rehab and independent living settings. You will help deliver programs that meet their physical, mental, and psychosocial needs in line with facility policies.

As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with the Activity Director, coordinate events with external entertainers, and assist with administrative duties while encouraging resident participation in planned

Qualifications

• Prefer three to six months of related experience in Senior Activities.
• Complete annual state mandated training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists with and conducts activities based on needs and interests of residents.
• Assists and coordinates activities with outside vendors to entertain or conduct programs with residents.
• Maintain communication with Activity Director regarding condition/change of resident.
• Assists the Activity Director with various administrative tasks as necessary.
• Encourage residents to participate in planned activities.
• Assist the Activity Director in planning and coordinating activities and events.

Job description

As part of The Orchards team, you can help our residents experience the best service and quality care during their nursing home, assisted living, rehab and independent living stays. At The Orchards, we care for mind, bodies and souls.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training
• Paid Tuition Program
• Call-In incentive

Summary

Assists with and conducts activity programs at The Orchards’ designated facility setting to meet the interests, physical, mental and psychosocial needs of each resident within facility policies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists with and conducts activities based on needs and interests of residents.
• Assists and coordinates activities with outside vendors to entertain or conduct programs with residents.
• Maintain communication with Activity Director regarding condition/change of resident.
• Assists the Activity Director with various administrative tasks as necessary.
• Encourage residents to participate in planned activities.
• Assist the Activity Director in planning and coordinating activities and events.

Education And/or Experience

Prefer three to six months of related experience in Senior Activities. Complete annual state mandated training requirements (Regular In-services as well as external training).

The Orchards is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants of employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.