Activities Assistant

Friendship • Roanoke, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Friendship is looking for an Activities Assistant to join our Friendship Health and Rehab South team, located in Roanoke, VA. The Activities Assistant is responsible for the overall promotion, organization, and leadership of recreation programs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• This position is very active and requires standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day.
• The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a long-term care/rehabilitation facility preferred

Responsibilities

• Leads or assists with group activities under the supervision of the Director
• Provides and plans activities for each individual to include music, sensory stimulation, touch and tactile therapy, reminiscent and cognitive therapy, spiritual activities, arts, crafts, games, exercises, horticulture, pet therapy, and field trips
• Provides activities for residents’ interest (past and present), physical, mental, and psychosocial needs
• Leads one-on-one activity sessions with residents who are unable to attend groups due to physical/mental capabilities or who refuse activities
• Matches innovative recreation with individual needs and motivates participation in activities
• Maintains good attendance and arrives/departs work at the scheduled time
• Supervises volunteers as needed or as deemed necessary by the Activities Director
• Arranges and sets up designated rooms and areas for scheduled activities
• Receives, stores, issues and cleans specified equipment for scheduled activities, keeping within guidelines with infection control policies
• Works well with volunteers, family, co-workers, and outside community
• Attends in-services required by Activities Director and Friendship Retirement Administration

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees