Activity Assistant (Part-Time)

North Oaks Communities•Pikesville, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

North Oaks Communities LLC is seeking a Health Center Activity Assistant to support seniors in a home-like retirement community. The role assists with planning and implementing a varied activity program for Health Center residents to address their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The schedule is part-time: every other Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The schedule may include rotating holidays. The assistant supports activity planning and coordination, resident engagement, volunteer activities, program documentation, and related Health Center community life services. The role also includes resident movement assistance, distribution of daily mail, and compliance with safety, confidentiality, and applicable regulatory procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Comply with North Oaks immunization requirements.
Able to read and speak English and hear.
Able to sit and walk intermittently throughout the day.
Able to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, and squat frequently for approximately 60% of the workday.
Able to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Able to push residents weighing up to 250 pounds in geri-chairs and/or wheelchairs.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred.
Background in music, art, drama, or dance therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and coordinating activities such as reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, entertainment, trips, special events, and one-to-one visits.
Assist with preparing and distributing the monthly calendar and newsletter.
Assist with purchasing supplies for activities as needed.
Distribute residents’ mail daily.
Perform and direct the movement of residents to and from recreational areas.
Announce scheduled activities at least 15 minutes before they begin.
Direct, enlist, coordinate, train, and supervise volunteers.
Maintain accurate documentation of residents’ activity attendance.
Plan and coordinate activities when the CLS Coordinator is absent.
Assist with resident assessments when directed by the CLS Coordinator.
Assist with staff training when directed by the CLS Coordinator or Administrator.
Attend assigned in-service training and education sessions.
Perform other work duties and responsibilities assigned by a supervisor.
Observe safety rules and regulations.
Follow written policies and procedures to protect the confidentiality of protected health information under HIPAA.
Follow written policies and procedures to comply with federal and state laws and regulations under OIG compliance requirements.

Benefits

Holiday pay when working on a holiday.
Sick leave for employees working 24 or more hours every two weeks.
401(k) for employees age 18 or older.
Meal subsidy.
Lyft/transportation service from public transportation.
Employee Assistance Plan.
Free parking.
Onsite café.
Employee referral bonus.
Company discount program.
Paid orientation.
Voluntary insurance options, including short-term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverage, for positions regularly scheduled for 20 or more hours per week.