Activities Assistant

INDIANA MASONIC HOME INC • Franklin, IN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana Masonic Home Compass Park is seeking an Activities Assistant for its Health Center in Franklin, Indiana. Compass Park is a 320-acre community in Johnson County adjacent to Indianapolis. The Activities Assistant plans, assists with, and conducts outings, special events, and programs; maintains records of resident participation; and encourages residents to join activities while respecting their choice not to participate. The role also includes weekly one-to-one visits as assigned, delivering mail and publications, and coordinating activity supplies and schedule changes with the Activities Director. The assistant must follow facility requirements and applicable rules and regulations, including those concerning residents’ rights, and maintain positive, professional relationships with residents and visitors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with dementia care and dementia care activities.
• Moderate reading and writing skills.
• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Good computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office, are preferred.
• Background with activities in a long-term care facility is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assist with, and execute outings, special events, and programs.
• Attend required facility in-services and maintain compliance with OSHA, ISDH, and other applicable federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Maintain records of residents’ participation in group activities, self-initiated activities, and one-to-one visits.
• Conduct weekly one-to-one visits as assigned and report to the Activities Director.
• Inform the Activities Director of supplies needed for activities and residents’ self-initiated activities, and purchase supplies for special activities as requested.
• Conduct activities on the calendar in a timely manner and promptly inform the Activities Director of changes.
• Complete other duties assigned by the Activities Director in a timely fashion.
• Understand, comply with, and promote rules and regulations regarding residents’ rights.
• Promote positive relationships with residents and visitors and present a professional appearance.
• Deliver mail, flyers, and newspapers daily.
• Invite and encourage residents to participate in group activities daily while respecting residents who choose not to participate.

Benefits

• Work-life balance.
• Weekly pay with Daily Pay options.
• Discounted onsite childcare for all employees.
• Generous paid time off after 90 days of employment.
• Health, vision, and dental benefits, with eligibility beginning on the first day of the month after 60 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

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