Activities Assistant-Part-time

TLC Management • Ossian, IN

18d

About The Position

The Activities Assistant helps plan, coordinate, and implement activity programs that meet residents’ individual needs. The role supports residents in maintaining their highest functional abilities by offering meaningful activities suited to their backgrounds, emotional needs, interests, abilities, and physical limitations. The assistant works closely with the Activities Director and follows facility safety, infection-control, cleanliness, confidentiality, Corporate Compliance, and HIPAA requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of personal computers, email accounts, and software programs such as Word and Excel.
• Thorough understanding of the principles of best activities practices.
• Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to work with residents at their current maturity and physical levels.
• Ability to be discreet, protect confidential information, and comply with Corporate Compliance and HIPAA.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement activity programs appropriate to residents’ varied backgrounds, emotional needs, and interests.
• Assist the Activities Director in evaluating residents’ backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations, and need for meaningful activity programs.
• Document activity plans and progress notes as directed.
• Work with the Activities Director to plan and prepare assigned activities, including gathering supplies and rearranging rooms.
• Assist in developing and distributing monthly activity calendars to residents and posting them throughout the facility.
• Assist in developing and maintaining facility newsletters.
• Follow safety requirements and infection-control measures, and maintain a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy.

Benefits

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience.
• $1,000 new employee referral program.
• DailyPay, allowing employees to get paid today for work completed today.
• Monthly celebrations and recognitions.
• Quarterly Education Bonus Program, up to $5,000 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED