Weekend Activity Assistant

YAD Healthcare; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

New competitive wages

Benefits package

PTO

Employee discounts

University partnership

Engagement program

Job summary

Hertford Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Weekend Activity Assistant to create and implement engaging programs that meet residents' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs. This part-time weekend role focuses on meaningful engagement and quality of life for residents.

You will plan activities, observe participation, and coordinate with volunteers, while upholding infection control and resident dignity in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate in a relevant field (Preferred: One year experience in an Activity Aide role).

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities catering to resident needs across large groups, small groups, and individuals.
• Observe attendance, participation, and behavior changes and report to supervisors.
• Support care planning with information and observations of resident needs and preferences.
• Coordinate activity programs with community volunteers.
• Meet and greet new residents, ensuring comfort, privacy, and dignity.
• Maintain infection control and standard precautions.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, peers, and supervisors.

Job description

Hertford Rehabilitation and Healthcare

At Hertford Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, we recognize the importance of our staff in providing top-notch care for all those under our roof. We have created a community where each team member is appreciated and has ample opportunities to delve deeper into their skill-sets — all while being part of something bigger than themselves! Come and be a part of this valued family today.

Job Summary

As a Weekend Activity Assistant, you will play a vital role in creating and implementing stimulating programs that meet the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of our residents. This part-time position is perfect for individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of others while working on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities that cater to specific resident needs, including large groups, small groups, and individual attention
• Observe and report resident attendance, participation, and behavior changes
• Provide support to care planning processes by providing supervisors with specific information and observations of resident needs, preferences, and report any behavioral changes
• Coordinate activity programs with volunteers from the surrounding community
• Meet and greet new residents, ensuring their comfort, privacy, and dignity
• Maintain established infection control and standard precaution practices
• Communicate effectively with residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certificate in a relevant field (Preferred: One year experience in an Activity Aide role)

Benefits

• New competitive wages
• Amazing comprehensive benefits package
• PTO
• Employee Discounts and Perks
• University partnership
• Employee engagement program

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