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Activities Assistant

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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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