Activity Assistant | Skilled Nursing

Wesley Des Moines•Des Moines, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Enrich the lives of older adults through community, choice, and continuing care in the Activity Assistant, Care Center role. The Activity Assistant plans and participates in one-to-one, small group, and large group activities within a retirement community setting that may involve patients, residents, family members and volunteers. The Activity Assistant facilitates these enriching activities within a skilled nursing care setting, our Rehabilitation & Care Center. Find your sense of belonging at Wesley!

Requirements

Washington State nursing assistant (CNA) certification required.
Mental Health and Dementia certification within 120 days of hire.
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
A service-oriented approach to work.
A desire to engage with seniors to help them live their best years.
Ability to obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card within 14 days of hire.
Ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
Ability to understand and communicate in the English language.
Ability to give direct patient care, including participating in lifting, transferring, positioning, and assistance of residents with walking or in wheelchairs.
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to use a computer keyboard or touch screen to document resident records.
Apply your physical and muscle strength to lift, push, pull or carry objects.
Ability to utilize your lower back and abdominal muscles to support part of the body repeatedly and continuously over time without fatiguing.
Use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to listen to and comprehend information and ideas provided through conversation, email, and text.
Driving is an essential function and/or legitimate business purpose of this position; therefore, a valid driver's license is required as a condition of employment

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate activities that enrich the lives of aging adults.
Establish meaningful yet professional relationships with patients, residents, family members and volunteers.
Provide one-to-one, individual activities for room-bound residents or residents who choose not to participate in group activities.
Complete activity assessment with resident and/or family member to personalize activity needs.
Assist the caregiving team with resident’s personal care, as needed.
Document resident’s involvement with activities, as appropriate.
Order, maintain, and organize event materials and equipment.
Participate in special events from set-up, through event, to closing and clean-up.
Assist with seasonal and promotional decorations.
May ride along or operate a company vehicle to transport activity participants.
Learn and apply company Federal, State, and Local rules, regulations, and policies.
Other duties and projects as assigned.