Life Enrichment/Activities Assistant

Paycom - ATS; Crosby (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Heartwood is seeking a fun, energetic person to plan and run stimulating programs for residents, including crafts, games, and entertainment. Training will be provided to become a certified nursing assistant.

This part-time, union position requires eight shifts every two weeks, including every other weekend, with a day shift and two evenings per month. Responsibilities include developing and evaluating activity programs, monitoring resident involvement, and assisting with individual or group

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or related.
• Valid MN Driver’s license and pass DOT physical within 60 days of hire.
• Registered Nursing Assistant certification or able to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Adapt resources to meet situations.
• Maintain confidentiality with information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs at Heartwood.
• Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and involvement; chart progress.
• Assist residents with activities of their choice, group, individual or one-on-one.
• Provide resident leisure life activities.
• Organize and transport residents, assuring safety during activities.
• Maintain knowledge of residents' condition and report changes.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks for residents (shopping, errands, reading/writing letters).
• Provide one-on-one interaction based on preferences.
• Assist Resident Assistants with transporting residents, feeding, and personal care needs.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Discretion

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

Are you creative? Do you like bringing a smile to others and enjoy being around older adults? Heartwood is looking for a fun and energetic person to make a difference in the lives of our residents by providing stimulating programs and fun social activities such as crafts, games, art, and entertainment in either a group setting or individually at our beautiful Care Center. Training will be provided to become a certified nursing assistant.Part time, union position. 8 shifts every two weeks including every other weekend. Day shift with two evenings per month required.Pay: $17.95 - $21.41 depending on experience.Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurance along with company paid life insurance. Retirement plan, paid time off, employee assistance program, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement and more.Responsibilities:Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs at Heartwood.Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement so that activities and resident progress are noted and charted.Assist residents with activities of their choice, group, individual or one on one. Provide for resident leisure life activities. Take residents outdoors, or out in the facility community. Organizes and transports residents, assuring their safety, and supervises residents during activities both inside and outside of Heartwood.Maintains knowledge of resident’s condition at all times and recognizes and interprets symptoms, reports resident’s condition and assists with or initiates process to care for residents.Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed for residents such as shopping, running errands, assisting with correspondence, reading/writing letters etc. Provide one on one interaction with residents based on preferences.Assist Resident Assistants with transporting residents, feeding, and other personal care needs as needed.Qualifications:High School Diploma or related.Valid MN Driver’s license and pass DOT physical within 60 days of hire.Valid Registered Nursing Assistant certification or able to obtain within 6 months of hire. Training paid for by Heartwood.Able and willing to work flexible hours such as during evenings and weekends for planned programs.Ability to adapt resources to meet the needs of the situation.Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and appropriately.Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative and good rapport with residents, staff, families and volunteers.Demonstrated compatibility with Heartwood’s mission and operating philosophies.Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.Located in Crosby, MN, Heartwood offers a range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and a skilled nursing facility. Our 30-acre campus is located close to the Brainerd and Cuyuna Lakes recreation areas and is surrounded by woods and wildlife providing a serene environment for residents and staff.Equal Opportunity Employer