Activities Assistant

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We build on trust, respect, customer focus, compassion, diplomacy, appreciation and strong communication skills to shape our workplace culture. Diversicare team members play a critical role in fostering an environment of Service Excellence, extending to all those we serve.

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Excellent 401(k) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Referral Bonuses
• Divers
  
  ICARE employee hardship fund
• Pay advancement program – OnShift Wallet

• Leads group activities as assigned by the Activity Coordinator.
• Provides one-to-one activities to those who cannot be in a group setting.
• Assists in planning Activity Program through Resident’s Council and Activity Coordinator.
• Maintains attendance sheets on participants.
• Assists residents to and from activities.
• Communicates status of residents to Activity Coordinator.
• May attend interdisciplinary care plan team meetings and document on care plan and in-progress notes.
• May make arrangements for movies, live entertainment for special programs, and group outings such as picnics, ball games or sightseeing.
• Assigns duties and delegates responsibilities to volunteers.
• Access to protected health information in the resident’s financial and medical records to conduct job duties.

• Experience in long term care required; preferred in recreational setting.
• An interest in people; ability to communicate ideas and instruct residents and communicate with them appropriately.
• Ability to direct and perform a variety of activities and to respond to varied needs of residents.
• Able to motivate residents and promote their well being through direct activities.
• Ability to interpret feelings, ideas, or facts in terms of personal viewpoint.
• Must be able to evaluate resident’s progress and accurately report to Activities Coordinator.
• Imagination and creativity are necessary.

(EOE)