Life Enrichment: Activities Associate

Helen Purcell Home • Zanesville, OH

284d • $13

About The Position

The Activities Associate position at Helen Purcell is a full-time role within the Life Enrichment department. The associate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and presenting therapeutic Life Enrichment Programs on a daily basis, ensuring that all activities begin as scheduled. The role requires regular attendance and the ability to assist residents with mobility needs, including transferring them in and out of wheelchairs and providing safe transportation during outings. The associate will also maintain attendance records, assist in developing monthly calendars, and participate in staff meetings and training programs.

Requirements

• Must be able to transfer residents in and out of wheelchairs.
• Must be able to push wheelchairs and large carts.
• Must be able to maintain balance while assisting residents on the wheelchair lift.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• STNA Certification.
• Currently trained in First Aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Maintains regular attendance by working all shifts as scheduled.
• Assists in planning, coordinating and presenting therapeutic Life Enrichment Programs on a daily basis.
• Makes certain all Life Enrichment activities begin as scheduled.
• Visits one-to-one with residents who do not otherwise participate in Life Enrichment Activities.
• Assists residents to and from Life Enrichment Programs.
• Reports any changes in resident behavior, safety hazards or procedural difficulties to the Nurse on duty.
• Helps develop and distributes monthly Life Enrichment calendars on designated display boards.
• Maintains a Daily Attendance Chart for each resident.
• Displays thematic/holiday decorations throughout Helen Purcell.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training programs, and other meetings as assigned.
• Assists in maintaining equipment; reporting damaged or broken equipment to supervisor.
• Uses all equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Maintains and respects residents' and staff's confidential information.
• Drives Helen Purcell's vehicles to provide safe and courteous transportation of residents, as required.
• Assists residents as needed during outings.
• Follows all policies and procedures as issued by Helen Purcell.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities