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Activity Assistant/Long Term Care Facility

Pine Acres Rehabilitation & Care Center

WDM, IAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
WDM, IA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Pine Acres Rehabilitation & Care Center is hiring an Activity Assistant/Long Term Care Facility. The role assists in planning, organizing, and implementing programs and activities that support the social, emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual development of residents, aligning with community policies, procedures, and regulations.

Key focus areas include Lead simple group activities tailored to resident needs, interests, and abilities, Assist in procuring materials and maintain inventory of activity supplies, and Prepare and post a monthly calendar of activities and communicate updates to residents and families.

Successful candidates bring High School Graduate. Important skills include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Interpersonal Communication, Tact, and Excel.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookInterpersonal CommunicationTactExcelInterpersonal SkillsPatienceCourtesyAbility to Work Under Pressure

Qualifications

High School Graduate or EquivalentAssociate Arts Degree in Recreation or Related FieldOne Year Experience in Social or Recreational Program or Long Term Care Facility

Full job description

We are looking for an individual who assists in planning, organizing, and implementing programs and activities which encourage the social, emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual development of residents as an integral part of their total care in accordance with the community's policies, procedures, and regulations. If you enjoy partnering with people and are excited about the opportunity to make a difference every day, then this might be for you!

What You Will Do:

  • Leads simple group activities to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the residents throughout the community, in group participation and on an individual basis, including with those in higher levels of care.

  • Assists in making provisions for materials and supplies. Maintains the inventory of materials and supplies sufficient to complete activities as needed.

  • Prepares and posts a monthly calendar of activities. Communicate with residents and family members on an ongoing basis regarding activities and information.

  • Assists with assessments and maintaining up-to-date records, plans, reports, and evaluations of the program and resident participation and functioning

  • Computer proficiency required, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Who You Are:

  • You enjoy working with people and have interpersonal skills.

  • You can use tact and courtesy in dealing with residents under sometimes trying conditions. You can show patience and understanding.

  • You like your days do be varied, can handle a fast-paced environment, and don’t mind working under pressure.

  • High school graduate or equivalent. Associate Arts degree in Recreation or related field preferred.

  • Preferable Minimum of one (1) year recent experience in social or recreational program or long-term care facility experience

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