Activity Assistant - Assisted Living

Missouri-Slope; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FSA

HSA

EAP

403(b) retirement plan

PTO

Holiday pay

Job summary

Missouri Slope Assisted Living in Bismarck, ND seeks a Part-time Activities Assistant to support the Activity Coordinator in planning and facilitating engaging activities for residents, including those with cognitive decline. The role includes some evenings and weekends and requires a compassionate, patient approach.

15 hours per week with flexible hours. You will assist in planning exercise classes, social gatherings, and crafts, while ensuring safety and adherence to facility policies.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in activity program preferred.
• Successfully complete all required training and/or certification within designated timeframes.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check, including motor vehicle record (MVR), drug screening, and reference check.
• Employees at Missouri Slope are required to receive the annual influenza vaccination as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and leading activities for tenants.
• Work with the Activity Coordinator to run exercise classes and social events.
• Interact with tenants individually and in groups, including those with cognitive decline.
• Read, write, and understand English to follow instructions.
• Hearing and vision needed to read instructions and communicate with tenants and coworkers.
• Be flexible and adapt to changes in procedures and assignments.
• Be a creative person and enjoy hand crafts, cooking, reading and other therapeutic activities.
• Be punctual and dependable with attendance.

Job description

• Location 4916 North Washington Street,Bismarck, ND, 58503,United States
• Base Pay $19.00 - $22.50 / Year
• Job Category Activities , Assisted Living
• Employee Type Part-Time

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

WORK HOURS

Part-time, 15 hours/week. Flexible hours. May include some evenings and weekends

RESPONSIBLE TO

Assisted Living Director

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION

To aid the Activity Coordinator in planning, coordinating, and assisting with activities, exercise classes, and social gatherings for tenants. Work individually and in a group setting with tenants with cognitive decline.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must demonstrate a patient and caring manner when working with tenants & coworkers when arranging and implementing individual and group activities under the direction of the Activity Coordinator.
• Must work cooperatively with co-workers and volunteers demonstrating a flexible and positive manner, as well as a willingness to help each other when interacting in the work environment.
• Must have ability to read, write, verbalize and understand English well enough to receive oral and/or written instructions.
• Hearing acuity must be sufficient to follow communication and monitoring with tenants and co-workers.
• Visual acuity must be sufficient for reading written instructions, procedures, as well as reading to tenants.
• Must be flexible and be able to adapt to change in procedures and sudden change in assignments as the need arises.
• Must be a creative person and enjoy hand crafts, cooking, reading and other therapeutic activities.
• Must be punctual and dependable with attendance.
• Will participate in activities designed to meet the spiritual needs of tenants, keeping their religious preference in mind.
• Is responsible for cleaning supplies after each use and returning supplies and equipment to the appropriate places after completion of activity.
• Must respect and uphold tenant rights in all regards including confidentiality of tenant information, and refrain from any action that would be considered abusive physically, emotionally or verbally.
• Will be responsible to be aware of the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) and Risk Management/Safety Program and will adhere to the established policies and procedures within the Activity department and facility wide with regards to job performance and safe operating procedures.
• Will use proper body mechanics and secure assistance of co-workers as needed and established by policy to protect tenants and employees from unnecessary harm and injury.
• Demonstrates MSLCC’s customer service standards of excellence.

WORK CONDITIONS

A well-lit and well-ventilated 64-apartment retirement community on 2 levels with carpeted and vinyl floors.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the Director of Missouri Slope Assisted Living as may be required. Missouri Slope (MSLCC) reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in activity program preferred
• Successfully complete all required training and/or certification within designated timeframes, which will vary depending on the specific program assigned.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check, including motor vehicle record (MVR), drug screening, and reference check
• Employees at Missouri Slope are required to receive the annual influenza vaccination as a condition of employment. Successful candidates must either get the vaccination (which is covered by the employer), provide proof of a current vaccination, or obtain an approved accommodation on their start date. This requirement is in place to safeguard the health and safety of our employees, patients/clients, and the community we serve, in alignment with state and federal health guidelines. Exemptions may be made for medical reasons (e.g., documented allergy or medical contraindication) or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent vaccination. Requests for such accommodations will be handled on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Summary

MISSOURI SLOPE BENEFITS INCLUDE (varies by hours):

• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay

Missouri Slope follows CMS requirements and requires its employees to obtain and provide confirmation of all the necessary vaccinations and screenings by the start of employment, subject to requests for accommodation as applicable and as permitted by law.

Missouri Slope is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.