Activities Assistant

Briarfield Health Care Centers•Youngstown, OH

About The Position

Briarfield Health Care Centers is hiring an Activities Assistant to support its facilities in Mahoning and Columbiana Counties. The role assists with planning and implementing activities for the facility and residents, with the goal of encouraging socialization, providing entertainment, relaxation and fulfillment, and improving daily living skills. The position works under general supervision and at the direction of the Activity Director and Executive Director. It requires creativity, strong communication, organization, efficient time management, and the ability to coordinate activities and work without direct supervision. The employee may also be asked to perform other duties within their competence and training. The work takes place in office areas, throughout the facility, and outdoors. Candidates should have a genuine interest in geriatric work, a positive and upbeat personality, patience, flexibility, tact, and a genuine concern for working with adults. Briarfield is a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Genuine interest in geriatric work and willingness to work in the facility’s best interest.
Positive, upbeat personality and ability to work cooperatively with others.
Strong communication skills and ability to work without direct supervision.
Organization, efficient time management, and ability to coordinate many activities.
Patience, flexibility, tact, and genuine concern for working with adults.
Ability to meet the physical demands of stooping, bending, turning, stretching, pushing, pulling, lifting, standing, and walking during part of the shift.
Visual and audio acuity necessary to detect changes in resident condition.
Pre-employment physical, background check, and Mantoux (TB) test.

Nice To Haves

Experience in activities is preferred but not required.
Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, or willingness to become familiar with them.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and implementing activities for the facility and residents.
Help design programs that encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills.
Work at the direction of the Activity Director and Executive Director.
Perform other duties or tasks within the employee’s competence and training, as requested.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees, effective the first of the month after hire.
Paid vacation.
Personal time.
Paid holidays for eligible employees.
Uniform reimbursement at hire and annually.
Direct deposit.
Annual increases.
Free CPR/First Aid certification.
401(k) with matching plan.
Discounted apartment rent.
Online marketplace shopping perks.
Discounted gym membership at Creekside Fitness & Health Center.