Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Health Center Activities Assistant:
- Prepares and conducts large and small group activities to include but not limited to; music, church groups, bingo, exercise, wine and cheese parties, formal teas, birthday parties, reminiscence, crafts, cooking, Wii programs, educational programs, computer applications including e-mail and SKYPE, planned outings, special programs, events, pet visits, garden groups, and other evening and/or weekend groups.
- Prepares and conducts one-to-one and/or bedside activities to include but not limited to soft hands, sensory stimulation, reading mail/books/magazines, and writing communications.
- Prepare and perform holiday celebrations for religious and non-religious occasions.
- Maintains current knowledge of trends in recreation and activity fields including acquiring CEUs through attending seminars, workshops, and conferences in working towards and maintaining NCCAP Certification.
- Communicates information to Activities Director for care plan meetings and other meetings as required.
- Coordinates services with other departments and involves other departments in activities as applicable.
- Decorates appropriately for holiday functions and special events.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations as they relate to activity programming within a skilled nursing facility.
Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:
- A minimum of six months’ similar work experience.
- Must be or be able to become eligible for NCCAP Certification at the Activity Assistant Level within 1 year.
- Ability to coordinate activities for both individual and group duties.
- Creative programming skills.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Must be able to effectively communicate, read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.
Pay Range: $18 - $20 per hour depending on experience.
PERKS OUTSIDE OF THE PAYCHECK:
- Optional Daily Pay (work today, get paid tomorrow)
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Recognition Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Appreciation Bonuses
- Senior advocacy
- Rewarding hospitality-driven environment
- Growth opportunities
- Diverse culture
- Open door atmosphere
- Free employee meals
- Free parking
- Flexible work schedule
- Beautiful, resort-like campus on over 60-acres
Available benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, disability, 401(k) with company match, and a generous paid time off program. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following 30-days of employment.
Drug-free workplace.
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