Life Enrichment Assistant

White-Oak-Management,-Inc.; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO after 30 days

On-one training

Benefits based on eligibility

Job summary

White Oak Manor Burlington seeks an Activity Assistant to enrich residents’ lives at our 160-bed skilled nursing facility. The role covers planning, assisting with daily activities, and supporting group and 1:1 engagements with patience and empathy.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, team-oriented and capable of managing time while coordinating with care staff and families. Prior activity planning is a plus; weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Qualifications must have sufficient educational background.
• Experience in activity planning is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with residents to determine program needs.
• Contribute to plan of care conferences.
• Design, post and maintain bulletin boards and calendars of activities.
• Assist with 1:1 activities (mani/pedi, reading) and group activities (bingo, concerts, parties).
• Help residents to and from activities and keep attendance/participation records.
• Document accurately and current; assist Residents Council and promote good relations.
• Set up decorations for seasonal holidays; work across the whole facility.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Customer service

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Relevant education

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: White Oak Manor Burlington Burlington, NC 27217Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeJob Category: ActivitiesActivity Assistant - full-time

White Oak of Burlington has an Activity Assistant position that we would like to fill with the best person! We welcome you to join our team of dedicated individuals that enrich the lives of our patients and residents by promoting physical, mental and psychosocial well-being for our 160-bed skilled nursing facility.

The ideal candidate is flexible and innovative with a strong understanding of the physiological changes and resulting needs of the aging population. Must have patience, empathy, excellence in customer service and time managing skills. Must relate professionally with residents, staff, family members, visitors, and officials. Must provide a positive attitude, with friendly and approachable mannerisms.

A snapshot of duties include meeting with all patients/residents to determine program needs. Contribute to plan of care conferences. Assist with design, post and maintain attractive bulletin boards and calendars of scheduled activities. Assist with 1:1 activities (manicures/polish, reading, etc.) and conduct group activities (bingo, concerts, parties, etc.). Assist residents to and from activities. Keep accurate attendance and participation records of each activity and evaluate the program effectiveness and degree of resident involvement. Documentation is accurate and current. Assist with Residents Council and promote good public relations within and outside the facility. Set up decorations for seasonal holidays. This is a hand-on position that requires tasks throughout the entire facility.

Qualifications must have sufficient educational background, excellent communication skills and demonstrate teamwork. Experience in activity planning and socially confident to initiate one-one-one and group activities. Must have an understanding of the physiological changes and resulting needs of the aging population. Experience in long‑term care as an Activity Assistant is preferred but not required.

Some of our Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and other benefits available!
• Paid time off accrual (available after 30-days)
• On-on-one training
• Additional benefits based on status eligibility

Must be available to work some weekends!

Facility location: White Oak of Burlington 323 Baldwin Rd. Burlington, NC 27217

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU!

White Oak Manor Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer