Activity Assistant/Long Term Care Facility

Pine Acres Rehabilitation; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Acres Rehabilitation in West Des Moines, IA seeks an Activities Assistant to support residents’ social, emotional, and physical development through planned programs. The role involves coordinating daily activities, assisting with materials, and maintaining calendars and records.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, up to an Associate degree in Recreation or related field, and at least one year of experience in social or recreational programming in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; AA in Recreation preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in social or recreational program or long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Leads simple group activities to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the residents throughout the community, in group participation and on an individual basis, including with those in higher levels of care.
• Assists in making provisions for materials and supplies. Maintains the inventory of materials and supplies sufficient to complete activities as needed.
• Prepares and posts a monthly calendar of activities. Communicate with residents and family members on an ongoing basis regarding activities and information.
• Assists with assessments and maintaining up-to-date records, plans, reports, and evaluations of the program and resident participation and functioning.
• Computer proficiency required, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Planning

Organizing

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Arts degree in Recreation or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We are looking for an individual who assists in planning, organizing, and implementing programs and activities which encourage the social, emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual development of residents as an integral part of their total care in accordance with the community's policies, procedures, and regulations. If you enjoy partnering with people and are excited about the opportunity to make a difference every day, then this might be for you!

What You Will Do:

• Leads simple group activities to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the residents throughout the community, in group participation and on an individual basis, including with those in higher levels of care.

• Assists in making provisions for materials and supplies. Maintains the inventory of materials and supplies sufficient to complete activities as needed.

• Prepares and posts a monthly calendar of activities. Communicate with residents and family members on an ongoing basis regarding activities and information.

• Assists with assessments and maintaining up-to-date records, plans, reports, and evaluations of the program and resident participation and functioning

• Computer proficiency required, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Who You Are:

• You enjoy working with people and have interpersonal skills.

• You can use tact and courtesy in dealing with residents under sometimes trying conditions. You can show patience and understanding.

• You like your days do be varied, can handle a fast-paced environment, and don’t mind working under pressure.

• High school graduate or equivalent. Associate Arts degree in Recreation or related field preferred.

• Preferable Minimum of one (1) year recent experience in social or recreational program or long-term care facility experience