Activities Assistant

Atlantic Shores

  • Oceana, VA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Leads discussion and special interest groups, games and other activities with patients such as creative crafts, bingo, gardening, parties, rhythm band, sing-along, decorating, drama activities and movies. Our ideal team member brings a mindset for service, teamwork, and a strong desire to learn and perform the right actions for the situation.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOceana, VA

    Description

    Are you a people person with the desire to work as a team and improve the lives of others? If so, the Resident Services team at Seaside- SNF/LTC, Harbourway- Assisted Living, and Marina Bay- Memory Care Unit are anxious to meet you! We are searching for additional team members who appreciate a cooperative leadership style and a commitment to excellence.

    Our ideal team member brings a mindset for service, teamwork, and a strong desire to learn and perform the right actions for the situation. They have a patient/resident centered care focus and are comfortable working with a diverse group of coworkers. A willingness to learn and make a conscious choice to be positive daily is a must.

    Earn a competitive hourly rate based on years of experience.

    Additional compensation includes:

    • Hourly employees:

    • 1.5x Holiday Pay

    • 1.5x Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week

    • Full-time employees:

    • Generous PTO beginning with a maximum of 104 hours annually

    • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, Supplemental: Accident/Cancer/Critical Illness, Legal Resources, and Identity Theft

    • Tuition reimbursement: up to $5,250 annually for qualifying coursework

    • All employees:

    • 401k with company match

    • Educational Partnership Discounts: South University, ECPI, Regent University, St. Leo University, and Colorado Christian University

    • Referral Bonus for new employee referrals that join our team

    • Star Employee Recognition Program including monetary awards

    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    Position Summary: The Activity Assistant works in accordance with established policies and procedures, under instruction from the Director of Resident Services. This position implements a varied activity program designed to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the Atlantic Shores residents. This position reports to the Activities Supervisor.

    Essential Duties: Follows the Resident Services departmental established policies, procedures, and organizational plan for Atlantic Shores activity program.

    • Keeps records and reports resident responses to the activity program.
    • Assists in the movement of residents to and from activity areas.
    • Leads discussion and special interest groups, games and other activities with patients such as creative crafts, bingo, gardening, parties, rhythm band, sing-along, decorating, drama activities and movies. Encourages and instructs individuals in recreation skills and activities.
    • Works special events for residents, including those on holidays, evenings, and weekends. Must be flexible in scheduling availability to include being assigned to evenings, holidays, and weekend hours.

    Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED; or six months to one-year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    • Ability to act in a resident's best interest and make responsible choices and decisions.
    • Ability to lead activities and motivate residents and fellow team members for their involvement in the planned social events and activities.
    • Ability to handle multiple priorities in a timely manner.
    • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), and the ability to facilitate small group presentations.
    • Organization and time-management skills.
    • Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer skills (Microsoft Office: Windows, Outlook, and Excel) and the ability to learn new applications.

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