Activities Assistant

TLC Management•Fort Wayne, IN

10d

About The Position

Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation! If you are an Activity Assistant looking for a career that can make a difference, then Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation has the position for you! As an Activity Assistant in our facility, look at what benefits you can enjoy: Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience $1,000 new employee referral program Paid life insurance 401k opportunities after your first year $4 Shift differential! DailyPay! Work today, get paid today! Monthly Celebrations and recognitions Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement Per Year Quarterly Education Bonus Program

Requirements

Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge on the use of personal computers, e-mail accounts, software programs such as Word and Excel
Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best Activities practices
Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning
The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPPA

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in long-term care is preferred

Responsibilities

Activities Assistant will develop and implement activity programs which are appropriate to the residents based on varied backgrounds, emotional needs and interests
Assisting the Activities Director with an evaluation of each resident according to their backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations and need for meaningful activity programs
Documenting activity plans and progress notes as directed
Work closely with the Activities Director to plan and set up each assigned activity, which includes gathering supplies re-arranging rooms, etc.
Assisting in the development and distribution of monthly activity calendars to residents and posting these calendars throughout the facility
Assisting in the development and maintenance of facility newsletters
Comply with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy
Performing other duties as assigned by the Administrator