Activity Assistant (CNA Required)

Brownsburg Health Care Center; Brownsburg (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Brownsburg Health Care Center is seeking an energetic individual to support the Activity Director in assessing, selecting, organizing and implementing activity and recreational services tailored to residents' needs and interests. The role emphasizes engaging residents in group and individual activities, planning monthly calendars, and collaborating with staff, families, and the community.

CNA license is required, with HS diploma and optional activities certification.

Qualifications

• CNA License required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Activities Certification preferred but not required.
• One-year experience in long term care is required.
• One year of experience conducting social/recreational programs is preferred.
• Experience with Dementia residents is preferred or willing to become dementia certified.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing and delivering activity/recreational programs to engage residents.
• Encourages resident participation in group and individual activities (arts/crafts, outings, religious, educational, community service).
• Assists in completing activity documentation in line with regulatory requirements.
• Submits supplies list and receipts for activity expenditures.
• Maintains precautions/limitations list on each resident.
• Assists with volunteer program organization, recruitment, and training.
• Assists with Resident Council Meetings when necessary.
• Helps plan monthly activity calendars and posts them in the center.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Energy & enthusiasm

Activity planning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Activities Certification (preferred)

Job description

Your Job Summary.

Responsible for supporting the efforts of the Activity Director in the assessing, selecting, organizing, and implementing of activity/recreational services to address the individualized needs and interests of the residents. We are looking for someone who has a great energy and likes to have fun with our residents!

Job Type: Full Time & Part Time

CNA License Required

Your Job Summary.

Responsible for supporting the efforts of the Activity Director in the assessing, selecting, organizing, and implementing of activity/recreational services to address the individualized needs and interests of the residents. We are looking for someone who has a great energy and likes to have fun with our residents!

Qualifications

• CNA License required
• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Activities Certification preferred but not required.
• One-year experience working in long term care
• One year of experience conducting social/recreational programs within the past five years, preferred.
• Experience working with Dementia residents preferred, or willing to become dementia certified.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and delivery of activity/recreational programs to promote the residents' opportunities for engaging in normal life enhancement pursuits and to increase and/or maintain functioning levels.
• Encourages resident participation in group and individual activities including arts/crafts, community outings, religious activities, intellectual/educational activities, community/center service activities, recreational activities, etc.
• Assists in completing activity documentation, when needed, if trained and in conjunction with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Submits supplies list to Activity/Recreation Director and submits receipts for activity expenditures.
• Maintains precautions/limitations list on each resident.
• Assists Activity/Recreation Director in the organization and supervision of the volunteer program including recruiting and training volunteers.
• Assists with Resident Council Meetings when necessary.
• Assists in planning community activities that jointly include the community, staff, families and residents.
• Assists in the completion of a monthly calendar of available activity/recreational programs and posts it in the center.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.