Activities Assistant TCU

Cassia • Apple Valley, MN

4d • $17 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Apple Valley Health Care Center, a Cassia community, is hiring an Activities Assistant to join our team in our transitional care unit! Join our team where your skills, compassion, and commitment are truly valued. At Apple Valley Village Health Care Center, you'll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that takes pride in making a difference every day for residents and families alike. In this role, you will meet with new transitional care patients to conduct assessment interviews, provide activity resources, and help them have a good experience during their stay. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated with a genuine concern for our residents’ well-being. Must be organized, detail oriented, with meticulous documentation and communication skills, and have the ability to complete documentation accurately and within established timelines. This position requires a high volume of documentation for each interview completed.

Requirements

• Demonstrate good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to display enthusiasm and a positive attitude in promoting activities.
• A genuine curiosity and enjoyment meeting new people and listening to their stories.
• Good communication skills, including ability to give directions to others in a manner that is pleasant and easily understood.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with seniors preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and interview newly admitted transitional care patients.
• Learn about each patient’s interests, routines, family, career, hobbies, faith preferences, social connections and what is meaningful to them.
• Identify activities, leisure interests and opportunities that may support each patient’s comfort, engagement, and quality of life during rehabilitation.
• Encourage participation while respecting each patient’s individual preferences, abilities, and choices.
• Complete required documentation including assessments, observations, care plans, and other assigned documentation.
• Prioritize new admissions and documentation requirements in a busy transitional care environment.
• Communicate relevant information and patient preferences with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Assist with individual visits, small groups, and facility activities.
• Document activity attendance and degree of involvement.
• Act as a positive representative at all times.
• Display an attitude of courtesy and respect for all residents, families, and staff.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
• Employee Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed