Community Life Assistant

Providence Pointe Healthcare; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Pointe Healthcare is seeking a Community Life Assistant to help plan and implement engaging activities for residents in our long-term care facility.

You will support residents one-on-one, encourage participation, and work closely with other staff to tailor programs to individual needs and abilities.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; six months to one year of experience with seniors is preferred. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is appreciated.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months to 1 year experience with seniors in activity-related duties or healthcare setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work both independently and in a team.
• Willing to enroll in a training course for activities within six months of employment.
• Knowledge of aging and resident activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing recreational activities for residents.
• Encourage and motivate residents to participate in activities.
• Assist in setup and cleanup of activity areas.
• Maintain accurate records of resident participation in activities.
• Provide one-on-one support to residents who require additional assistance.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure activities meet residents’ needs.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Patience and compassion

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Job Title: Community Life Assistant

Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and implementing recreational activities for residents
• Encourage and motivate residents to participate in activities
• Assist in the setup and cleanup of activity areas
• Maintain accurate records of resident participation in activities
• Provide one-on-one support to residents who require additional assistance
• Collaborate with other staff members to ensure that activities are appropriate and meet the needs of residents
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) months to 1 year of experience working with seniors, performing activity related duties, or in a healthcare setting preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• Compassionate and patient demeanor
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Willing to enroll in a training course for activities within six (6) months of employment.
• Knowledge of the aging process and various resident activities.
• Ability to assume leadership role in the Activity Department in the absence of the Activity Director.
• Skilled at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.
• Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility.
• General knowledge of regulatory requirements for an activity program in a long-term care facility.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Moderate physical activity:
• Requires handling of average-weight objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Repetitive standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Repetitive bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.
• Sitting for more than two (2) hours at a time.
• May require consistent computer work with repetitive typing and concentrating on computer screen.
• Physical ability to travel to sites.