Activity Assistant

Methodist Senior Services, Inc.; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Methodist Senior Services, Inc. in Columbus, MS is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in creating and running programs that engage residents physically, mentally and spiritually. The goal is to help residents live life fully and maintain their capacities in line with applicable standards and policies.

Minimum High School diploma required; six months of aide experience preferred. Reasonable accommodations available to enable applicants with disabilities to perform

Qualifications

• Six months experience working as an aide or the equivalent in a nursing home, hospital or other health care facility.
• Must meet the minimum age requirements for a work permit in Mississippi.
• Reasonable accommodation which does not create undue hardship will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activity Director in developing and implementing activities to help residents live life fully and maintain or restore their abilities.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Location Columbus, MS, 39702,United States
• Employee Type Regular PT - Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

The duties and responsibilities of the Activity Assistant include assisting the Activity Director in developing and implementing a program of physical, mental and spiritual activities to help residents live life fully and as naturally as possible and to maintain and/or restore their physical and mental capacities in accordance with current existing federal, state and local standards, as well as established policies and procedures at Methodist Senior Services.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

Six months experience working as an aide or the equivalent in a nursing home, hospital or other health care facility.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must meet the minimum age requirements for a work permit in Mississippi.

Reasonable accommodation which does not create undue hardship will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.