Activities Assistant

Fall River Health Servicesis looking for an Activities Assistant to assist in the development, organization, and implementation of the services of the Activity Department to ensure appropriate programs and activities are provided to meet the needs and interests of the residents.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Activity Director in assessing residents and developing individual programs to encourage residents to maintain health, active lifestyles of their own choosing.
• Assist Activity Director in developing enriching, well-balanced activities in which the individual needs and interests of the resident can be met. This includes development of the monthly activities schedule, publication, and distribution of the same. The Activity Assistant is also responsible for posting the daily activity schedule in the residential living areas in a timely manner. Weekend activities will be posted on Friday evenings.
• Implement the activities schedule in an inviting manner
• Assist residents in getting to scheduled events, and in returning to the residential areas after the activities are complete.
• Develop and lead small, medium, and large group activities.
• Keep a daily record of attendance of all scheduled activities, both group and individual activities. Monthly forms will be ready to start two working days prior to the beginning of the month. Thank you notes will be sent to volunteers within one week of the volunteer service.
• Follow all infection control and safety criteria.
• Occasionally assist with feeding residents meals.

This position works with volunteers, assisting in the work direction of volunteers as needed.

The average range for this position is $16.88- $20.21/hour depending on years of experience.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent. The Activity Assistant must be able to carry out assigned duties on a daily basis. Immediate action is required when adverse resident conditions occur; that is contacting the appropriate people, and providing assistance according to established procedure.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.21 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Hot Springs, SD 57747: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person