Activity Assistant

CCH Healthcare; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Twilight Gardens is seeking an experienced Activity Assistant to run activities, create flyers and other materials, and assist with calendar planning. The role involves shopping for supplies, and supporting resident well‑being, with shifts that include days and evenings for about 24–28 hours per week.

A valid driver's license is required and the candidate should be able to drive the facility transportation bus for outings and appointments.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent (must be at least 18).
• Prior experience as activity assistant.
• Prior experience in Long-Term Care/Healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduled activities programs that inspire spiritual, cognitive, social, physical and creative expressions.
• Assist with organizing, planning and implementation of programs and opportunities that promote resident well‑being.
• Enthusiastically promote and communicate programs and events to residents.
• Passionately motivate and serve residents of varying cognitive and physical abilities.
• Interact with families and visitors of our residents.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Punctuality

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Twilight Gardens is seeking an experiencedActivity Assistant for our facility to perform activity functions as assigned. Hours vary but may include the hours of 9a-5, 11a-730p, 10a-5p or 4p-8p. Approx 24-28 HOURS PER WEEK.

Activities Assistant will be responsible for running activities, creating flyers and other materials, shopping for supplies, assisting with calendar preparation, and many other duties. We would also prefer the applicant be able to drive our transpotartion bus for activity outings, doctor appointments and discharges. Avalid drivers license is REQUIRED.

RESPONSIBILITIES OFActivity Assistant:

Lead scheduled activities programs that inspire spiritual, cognitive, social, physical and creative expressions

Assist with the organizing, planning and implementation of programs and opportunities that promote resident well-being

Enthusiastically promote and communicate programs and events to residents and

Passionately motivate and serve residents of varying cognitive and physical abilities

Interact with families and visitors of our residents

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS OFActivity Assistant:

High school graduate or equivalent (must be at least 18)

Prior experience as activity assistant

Prior experience in Long-Term Care/Healthcare is preferred

SKILLS AND QUALITIES OF Activity Assistant: All qualified applicants should possess the following qualities:

Written and verbal communication skills

Ability to respect all members of the healthcare team

Solid work history with excellent attendance and punctuality and

Patience, understanding and compassion for those requiring our care.

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