Part-Time Activities Assistant

Brian Center of Fincastle; Fincastle (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

FSA

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Insurance discounts

Job summary

Brian Center of Fincastle is seeking an energetic Activities Assistant to support planning, implementing, and evaluating a resident activities program designed to promote well-being and engagement. You will work under the Director of Activities and help organize games, crafts, events, and outings, tailoring activities to residents’ interests and needs.

This part-time role covers Weekdays and Weekends on a rotating schedule, including occasional holidays, with 8-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Tactful with residents, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementation and evaluation of activities programs.
• Prepare activity areas for events and move equipment as needed.
• Clean up activity areas after functions.

Job description

Description

The Activities Assistant reports to the Director of Activities and is responsible for assisting in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of an on-going program of activities designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident in accordance with the comprehensive assessment. We are looking for someone energetic, compassionate, and creative with the ability to work both weekdays and weekends on a rotating schedule!

Schedule

Part-Time, Weekdays, Weekends, Other, Day Shift, Rotating Weekends and Holidays, 8 Hour Shifts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with planning, implementation and evaluation of all activities programs.
• Prepare activity area for scheduled functions. Move/arrange equipment and supplies.
• Clean up activity areas after completing activity functions.
• Create decorations, set up necessary equipment and create crafts.
• Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties, and providing games/activities for residents.
• Order and maintain adequate levels of materials to implement activity programs.
• Escort residents to and from activities areas.
• Transport residents to activity functions held offsite using the facility van.
• Make routine one-on-one visits to residents not able to participate in activity programs.
• Assist in developing and implementing care plans and resident assessments.
• Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement. Ensure that resident attendance and participation in Activities programs are documented with reference to their response to the program noting both active and passive participation.
• Ensure all charted activity notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided.
• Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information.
• Supervise and schedule volunteers, as directed.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, and family members.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Any experience in a Long Term Facility is preferred.
• Any previous experience working in Activities is preferred.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand, bend, lift and move intermittently throughout the work day throughout the facility.
• Must be able to work outside of normal work hours including nights, holidays, and weekends as needed to meet facility and position demands.
• Must be free of diseases that may be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the stage of communicability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile people within the facility.

BENEFITS

• 401(k)
• Percentage of 401(k) matched by company
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on auto, home, and pet insurance

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