Activities Assistant | Assisted Living

Assisted LivingActivities Assistant

We are hiring for Myers Hall our recently renovated Assisted Living facility, at Bishop Gadsden located conveniently on James Island, SC! Our Activities Assistant will assist in the planning of and leading of monthly individual and group activities for our residents. The successful candidate will have compassion for and the desire to work with the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling and implementing a program of individual and group activities based on residents’ needs and schedule
• Assist in programs of a therapeutic nature suited to the physical and mental capabilities of the residents
• Participate in weekend and night programming as assigned
• Encourage resident independence and optimal level of functioning based on treatment plans
• Implement room visits and one on one opportunities as directed by supervisor
• Exercise standard precautions of infection control in all resident care
• Assist with documentation of the residents’ participation, the activity interests, needs, and concerns of the residents
• Participate in Activity Committee meetings as necessary
• Support and coordinate with any volunteers during activities
• Assess needs and maintain an adequate supply of materials to implement activity programs
• Maintain safe driving practices with respect to company vehicles
• Drive residents in Bishop Gadsden vehicles to various activities and/or events
• Observe any change in resident condition and report it immediately
• Communicate and cooperate with other members of multidisciplinary healthcare team to accomplish resident centered care
• Maintain a pleasant, respectful, and courteous demeanor
• Participate in staff functions as necessary as a member of the staff of this community
• Accept additional duties as necessary in a cooperative manner

Qualifications

• Interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are necessary for exchanging information as well as maintaining a courteous relationship with the residents, families, visitors and Bishop Gadsden employees
• Ability to read, write, speak and communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written in English
• Valid SC driver’s license with no violations within three (3) years
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, reach, and lift (up to 50 pounds /-)
• Must be able to work weekends

Required Education and Experience

• Hight School diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years’ experience as an activities professional working with elderly preferred
• Basic computer knowledge, Word, Publisher, Excel, Outlook (ability to work with computer programs as needed)

Be BG! Benefits for Bishop Gadsden Team Members

Bishop Gadsden located on James Island, is a not-for-profit, faith-based retirement community, affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Bishop Gadsden is known as the Southeast's leading life care retirement community and is located on 134 acres of lush marshlands and majestic oaks on James Island, just 10 minutes from downtown Charleston!

We offer team members a flexible, life-friendly and fun work environment, top pay, great benefits, and a community-minded atmosphere! The successful candidate will enjoy access to a wide range of benefits such as:

Full-time

• Multiple Medical Insurance/ Prescription Plan Options
• Company Provided Health Reimbursement Account
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Day Care Accounts
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short-term Disability (80% Employer Paid)
• Long-term Disability
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D Policy
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child)
• Supplemental Accident/Cancer Insurance Options
• 401(k) Matching Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and ability to cash in unused PTO

All Team Members

• Free 24/7 TELADOC for team member and household
• End-of-the-Year Bonus for all team members
• PayActiv (pay advancement) Enrollment
• Wellness Programs and Facilities with discounts on personal training and massage therapy
• Access to and discounted BG Spa Services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Scholarship Opportunities for Education and Student Debt Payoff
• BG will pay for eligible employees to pursue a CNA certification
• Company paid CPR/AED classes
• Monthly Employee Appreciation Celebrations/Giveaways
• Monthly Safety Cash Giveaways
• Community Café / Employee onsite dining options
• Free Onsite and close proximity parking
• Holiday Pay (9 holidays) paid at time and ½ for hourly team members
• Free holiday meal for team members working on a given holiday
• Ability to apply to purchase donated vehicles
• Generous Spirit Program where team members earn PTO for working on approved charitable activities
• Free Working Advantage Entertainment Benefit Membership (exclusive entertainment discounts/special offers)