Engaging Activities Assistant – Long-Term Care

Eamvh; Glendive (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Montana Veteran's Home is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities in planning and directing a complete program of activities for residents. The role aims to meet recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs in line with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have long-term care experience, at least 1 year in an Activities Assistant role, and must complete orientation.

Qualifications

• Sufficient knowledge and experience in long-term care.
• Minimum 1 year experience as an Activities Assistant.
• Completion of orientation required by company policy.
• Health screening and TB test (if required) within two weeks of employment.
• Mandatory drug test within 90 days of hire.
• Must be free of criminal activity proven by a criminal background check.
• Show within three (3) days of hire satisfactory evidence of identity and eligibility for employment.
• Highschool Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct a program of activities which provides opportunity for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression and fulfills basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs for all residents.

Skills

Long-term care knowledge

Activities planning

Education

Highschool Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Eastern Montana Veteran's Home is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities in planning and directing a complete program of activities for residents. The role aims to meet recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs in line with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have long-term care experience, at least 1 year in an Activities Assistant role, and must complete orientation.