Activity Assistant

Condor Health Anderson is looking for a Activity Assistant.  The Activity Assistant assists the Activity Director to provide group and individual activities for the residents. Duties will involve personal contact with a varying resident population and a varied work schedule that may include some weekends, evenings and holidays. Tasks also will involve record keeping, attention to the environment, use of supplies and equipment, and maintenance of storage areas.

The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

 The person understands this job description is not fully reflective of all of the duties that may be required. In signing this job description the employee understands other job duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor or Administrator of the facility responsible for the development and implementation of a stimulating activity program encompassing physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual activities. Programs will address needs of all elderly from active to those in declining physical abilities. The Activities Director must present self in a professional manner, display genuine concern for elderly and act maturely in dealing with others. The programming must also include a wide variety of ages and meet the needs of our diverse population. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:       High School diploma or equivalent; some college preferred

Experience:      At least one-year’s experience in a nursing facility, a long-term care setting or a recreational/arts/crafts program

Job Knowledge:     Possess imagination, creativity, enthusiasm, patience and must be willing to work with a variety of people. Familiarity with resident needs and desires; understand purposes and results of games, crafts, and activities; and be conscious of feelings, emotions, and concerns of residents. Good verbal and written communication skills; pleasant personality; respect for authority; able to work independently and follow scheduled plans; respects for the rights of the residents including the right to privacy and the right to make choices; maintains composure in stressful situations.

Standards: Knowledge of and ability to meet regulations of: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); State Health Department; OSHA, Life Safety Codes; Facility Policies and Procedures

We offer:

• Health Insurance

• Dental, Vision, Life Optional

• Generous Paid Time Off