Activity Assistant

Carespring; Harrison (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Benefits including 401K and low-cost (

medical/dental insurance)

Job summary

Boonespring of Harrison is seeking an Activity Assistant to provide engaging, resident-centered activities at our skilled nursing facility. You will collaborate with the Activity Department to plan and run individual, group, and 1:1 activities that support residents' psychosocial and emotional well-being.

The role requires eligibility to become a State Tested Nurse Aide and strong communication with residents, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) or eligible to become one.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine desire to work with elderly residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group and 1:1 activities to support residents' wellbeing.
• Contribute to the activity calendar and tailor activities to resident needs.
• Conduct scheduled groups and 1:1 activities for residents.
• Assist with outings and operate bus lift and equipment.
• Attend team meetings as needed.
• Assist with Resident meals (serve/feed).
• Support theme weeks and special events.
• Document attendance for activities.
• Assist with customer service surveys.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Willing to learn

Good communication

Empathy for elderly

Education

State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA)

Job description

Shawneespring of Harrison
10111 Simonson Road
Harrison, OH 45030, USA

Description

Facility is currently looking for an ACTIVITY ASSISTANT. Come join our team as an Activity Assistant at our state of the art, skilled nursing facility. The position provides activities to the facility residents with the goal to promote the psychosocial, spiritual and emotional well-being of residents, families and staff.

Why Our Staff Have Chosen to Work Here:

• Career Growth - we can provide internal growth AND/OR scholarship and tuition reimbursements to help you grow with us.
• Daily Pay – Get paid the same or next day if needed
• Full benefits eligible including Competitive Wages, 401K and low cost medical and dental insurance
• Work in a clean facility with access to all supplies needed to provide the highest quality of care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with other members of the Activity Department to provide individual, group and 1:1 activities, which are essential to the total wellbeing of our Residents.
• Provides insight with the activity calendar and provides activities to meet the needs of the residents
• Conducts all scheduled groups and individual activities.
• Attends outings – operates bus lift and all other bus equipment.
• Attends Team Member meetings as needed
• Assists with Resident meals (serve/feed).
• Assists with Theme Weeks and special events.
• Documents activity participation attendance for all groups and individual activities
• Assist with Customer Service Surveys.
• All other duties specified by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be (or must be eligible to become) State Tested Nurse Aide to allow more active participation with activity delivery
• Willing to learn and communicates well with others
• Has a sincere desire to work with elderly and enjoys working directly with residents, staff and families.

Boonespring is an EOE/M/F/D/V and Smoke-Free Workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer
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