Engaging Activities Assistant - Lead Resident Programs

Diversicare; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Excellent 401k plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time

Long and Short Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

DiversICARE - employee hardship fund

Pay advancement program - OnShift WALl

Job summary

Diversicare invites applicants to join our care team as an Activities Coordinator/Assistant in our Alabama facility. You will help implement and run an engaging activity program for all residents, leading group activities and providing one-to-one interactions as needed.

Join a compassionate team that values creativity, communication, and the ability to motivate residents toward well-being through meaningful daily activities.

Qualifications

• 1. Experience in long term care required; preferred in recreational setting.
• 2. Ability to communicate ideas and instruct residents appropriately.
• 3. Ability to direct and perform activities and respond to varied needs.
• 4. Motivate residents and promote their well being through activities.
• 5. Interpret feelings, ideas, or facts in terms of personal viewpoint.
• 6. Evaluate resident progress and report to Activities Coordinator.
• 7. Imagination and creativity are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Activity Coordinator in implementing and executing an Activity Program for all residents in the facility.
• Leads group activities as assigned by the Activity Coordinator.
• Provides one-to-one activities to those who cannot be in a group setting.
• Assists in planning Activity Program through Resident’s Council and Activity Coordinator.
• Maintains attendance sheets on participants.
• Assists residents to and from activities.

Skills

Experience in long term care

Communication skills

Instruct residents

Motivate residents

Imagination and creativity

Job description

Diversicare invites applicants to join our care team as an Activities Coordinator/Assistant in our Alabama facility. You will help implement and run an engaging activity program for all residents, leading group activities and providing one-to-one interactions as needed.

Join a compassionate team that values creativity, communication, and the ability to motivate residents toward well-being through meaningful daily activities.