Recreation Assistant FT

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Chilhowie, Virginia (VA, MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a full-time Dayshift Activity Assistant (12p-8p) to join our care team. The ideal candidate will be devoted and compassionate, with experience supporting residents, including those with dementia, and an ability to create engaging activities.

As a valued member of our facility, you will help plan, lead and escort residents in daily activities while promoting a positive image and a encouraging environment. Competitive wages and PTO are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience is preferred
• High School Graduate or GED

Responsibilities

• Conducts and/or assists with assignments and assigned activity groups
• One-to-one activities utilizing interpersonal needs to meet resident/client needs
• Provides input and assistance with activity planning
• Escort residents to and from activities
• Projects a positive image of the organization in dealing with residents/clients, co-workers, public

Skills

Dementia care

Activity planning

One-to-one activities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Centeris seeking a full-time DayshiftActivity Assistant 12p-8p, to join our team. The ideal candidates must be devoted and compassionate about their chosen career. Activity Assistant will have experience working with individuals with dementia, have a highly enthusiastic personality, and be able to develop creative activities for our residents!

Responsibilities of Activity Assistant:

• Conducts and/or assists with assignments and assigned activity groups

• One-to-one activities utilizing interpersonal needs to meet resident/client needs

• Provides input and assistance with activity planning

• Escort residents to and from activities

• Projects a positive image of the organization in dealing with residents/clients, co-workers, public

Qualifications of Activity Assistant:

• Experience is preferred

• High School Graduate or GED

As aValley Rehabilitation and Nursing Centeremployee, you will enjoy working in an environment that promotes professional growth and development that offers competitive wages & PTO.