Activities Assistant
About The Position
Friendship is looking for passionate Full-Time Activities Assistant to join our Richfield Health Center team in Salem. Roles & 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 Position requires working one weekend a month as the schedule allows and an occasional evening/holidays. Normal hours will be 8:30 am to 5 pm. 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Experience in a long-term care, assisted living, and/or memory care facility preferred
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nurse Aide, 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
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Education Assistance
- Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
