Weekend Activity Assistant

YAD Healthcare; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

New competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits package

PTO

Employee discounts and perks

University partnership

Employee engagement program

Job summary

Hertford Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Hertford, NC is seeking a Weekend Activity Assistant for a part-time weekend position. You will create and implement engaging activities that support residents’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs, while collaborating with staff and volunteers.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, and a certificate in a relevant field; one year of Activity Aide experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certificate in a relevant field is preferred.
• One year experience in an Activity Aide role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities for resident needs, including large and small groups and individuals.
• Observe and report attendance, participation, and behavior changes.
• Support care planning with observations of resident needs and preferences; report changes.
• Coordinate activity programs with community volunteers.
• Welcome new residents and maintain their dignity, privacy, and comfort.
• Maintain infection control and standard precautions.
• Communicate effectively with residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate in a relevant field

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