Activities Assistant (Health Center)

Westminster Communities of Florida•Winter Park, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Westminster Winter Park is seeking an Activities Assistant for its Health Center Department. The role assists with planning, developing, and directing the activities department in accordance with regulatory guidelines and established policies and procedures. The assistant helps ensure that ongoing activities are designed to suit each resident’s interests and abilities. The position reports to the Director of Health Center Activities and is full-time, scheduled for weekdays and every other weekend. The Activities Assistant implements assigned programs, encourages resident participation, supports group outings and individual activities, completes activity documentation, organizes supplies and decorations, and helps decorate Health Center common areas. Applicants must have a high school diploma and recent experience with recreational or activities programs for older adults in nursing homes or related settings. Familiarity with dementia, or willingness to learn about it, is required. A Certified Nurse Assistant certificate is preferred. The employer encourages annual influenza vaccination for healthcare personnel. Employees may need to document current seasonal vaccination or submit a written declination and follow applicable protective measures; medical and religious exemptions will be considered. New hires are subject to drug testing and criminal background screening.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma.
Experience in recreational and activities programs for senior citizens in group nursing homes, or related activities, within the last two years.
Familiarity with dementia or willingness to learn about the condition.
Basic knowledge of food preparation and handling.

Nice To Haves

Interests in recreation, crafts, and music.
Certified Nurse Assistant certificate.

Responsibilities

Implement and conduct programs assigned by the Activities Director, encourage residents to attend, and set up before and clean up after activities.
Lead and assist resident groups on community outings.
Conduct one-on-one activities with residents who require them.
Complete documentation, including assessments and daily attendance sheets.
Purchase and organize decorations and supplies for daily activities and holidays.
Assist with decorating Health Center common areas.