Activity Assistant
Job Posting for Activity Assistant at Cardinal Senior Management
Are you passionate about enhancing the lives of seniors and making a positive impact in their day-to-day experiences? Care Cardinal Byron Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Activity Assistant to join our team. As an Activity Assistant, you will play a crucial role in planning and facilitating engaging recreational activities for our residents, promoting social interaction, physical well-being, and overall enjoyment within our vibrant senior living community.
PART TIME, 1st SHIFT AVAILABLE
STARTING WAGE: $16.00 PER HOUR
Essential Job Duties:
- Plans, organizes, and implements daily calendar activities, with assistance and feedback from residents, to provide for a structured therapeutic environment.
- Communicates with staff members regarding resident needs and coordinates efforts to improve programs while minimizing problematic situations.
- Adheres to all facility and governmental regulations documenting attendance, progress and all pertinent information. Maintains accurate records of activity participation, hydration, etc., utilizing the appropriate forms. Completes activity assessments for residents as needed.
- Develops base of knowledge about each resident. From this knowledge: plans, schedules and implements group activities with residents as appropriate.
- Assists in maintaining proper utilization of volunteer services.
- Arranges and takes residents to various outings out in the community.
- Assists with basic care needs of residents as needed, including, but not limited to, serving meals, hydration needs, and transportation of residents and general housekeeping/organization of activity areas.
- Maintains necessary supplies for activities and informs Activities Director, Executive Director of departmental needs.
- Works a flexible schedule in order to meet the needs of the activities department.
- Ensures proper resident documentation is completed in Point Click Care
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor and Executive Director
Education & Knowledge Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver’s License (if needed to operate company vehicles)
- Must be at least 25 years of age (if needed to operate company vehicles) - if not needed to operate company vehicles, then must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to communicate In English, both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner
Preferred Experience:
- Two(2) years experience planning/organizing activity programs
- One(1) year demonstrated knowledge of the methods and techniques of motivating the elderly
- Minimum of five (5) years' experience interacting with seniors
Benefits (for eligible employees)
- Weekly pay!
- Paid holidays
- PTO
Cardinal Senior Living LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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