Activities Assistant - Resident Services

Adrian Dominican Sisters•Adrian, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Assistant works in the Resident Services Department at the Dominican Life Center, a nursing and retirement community on the Adrian Dominican Sisters Motherhouse campus. The role assists with and leads activities for Sister residents living in assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing communities, and conducts individual visits. Activities may be social, physical, intellectual, or service-oriented and take place inside or outside the facility. Programs should be tailored to residents’ interests and functional limitations and aligned with individual goals in their Health Care Plans. The position also supports resident safety and transportation, communicates residents’ responses and progress to a supervisor, and cross-trains to assist in other Resident Services areas as needed. The stated schedule is 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays and holidays and shifts that may flex based on need. The starting pay is $16.92.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Some health care training.
Knowledge and understanding related to elderly and ill people.
Patience, dependability, and comfort with flexible scheduling.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Willingness to participate in on-the-job training.
Ability to take initiative in building new programs.
Creative thinking skills for group and individual activities.
Ability to get along with a variety of personalities across departments.
Dependable driver with a valid license.
Ability to lift at least 35 pounds and frequently stoop, bend, reach, and carry approximately 35 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for at least 8 hours per day.
Must be sighted and capable of hearing.
Good physical, mental, and emotional health.
Annual influenza vaccination is required.

Nice To Haves

Nursing Assistant experience.
Previous activity programming experience.

Responsibilities

Lead group activities as directed by the supervisor.
Assist in planning and directing social, physical, intellectual, and service-oriented activities for residents, both inside and outside the facility.
Tailor activities to residents’ interests and functional limitations.
Educate other departments about activities as appropriate.
Visit residents individually to provide instruction, sensory stimulation, reality orientation, and support for individual goals in their Health Care Plans.
Report residents’ responses and progress related to specific approaches to the supervisor.
Assist with transferring and toileting residents during outings when necessary.
Assist nursing personnel with transporting selected residents to and from general activity areas.
Recognize abnormal signs and symptoms of physical changes requiring nursing intervention.
Remain alert to conditions that could interfere with residents’ safety and well-being during activities; report hazards promptly to the supervisor and/or community Nurse.
Cross-train to assist in other Resident Services areas as needed.
Attend assigned in-service training and continuing education workshops.
Ensure assigned Sisters receive the same high standard of care each shift.
Maintain professional boundaries with Sisters regarding emotional involvement, personal relationships, gifts, social media, and contact outside working hours.
Follow safety policies and procedures and practice good safety and health habits.
Comply with HIPAA regulations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance available at low cost to employees who choose coverage.
Retirement options.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Paid time off.
Sick pay.
Holiday pay.
Bereavement pay.
Jury duty pay.
Competitive wages.
Professional development support.
Employee incentives and perks.
Access to campus exercise and gym space, walking paths, gardens, grounds, and break rooms with food and drinks for purchase.