Activities Assistant / CY

JOIN THE BETHANY VILLAGE FAMILY

Are you interested in a challenging career with opportunities for professional growth, a competitive salary, and excellent fringe benefits? Join the Bethany Village team and make a lasting difference in the lives of seniors in our community.

Unique opportunities:

• Develop meaningful and memorable relationships with residents.
• Provide families with the support and peace of mind that their loved ones are cared for with dignity and respect.
• Learn important life lessons from residents and gain a better understanding the aging process.
• Be a part of building a quality community of care.

A Full-Time Activities Assistant position is available in our Assisted Living home.

Position Overview:

Keep the residents active and stimulated through various activity programs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for knowing individual responsibilities, but concerns should be reported immediately to the supervisor.
• Daily activities programs with residents, includes set-up for activities daily and weekly.
• Responsible for the safety of fellow employees, as well judgment is required in order to make independent decisions.
• Extensive responsibility for the maintenance of confidential resident/facility information.
• Endorses and complies with the vision, objectives, procedures, and policies of Bethany Village.

Basic Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safety of fellow workers as well as residents.
• Judgment is required in order to make independent decisions.
• Adheres to all fire safety & evacuation procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education Required:

• High school diploma is required for this position.
• Ability to read and write English is also required for this position.

Experience Required:

• Minimum training time of 1 month should be expected in order to satisfactorily perform this job.

Experience Required:

• Previous long-term care experience /activities experience with geriatric population is preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• Creativity, a sense of humor, and a genuine compassion for the residents.
• Must be able to communicate with staff, residents, and the families of the residents.
• Resident-focused at all times, while acting as a pleasant professional is essential.
• Task-centeredness, punctuality, and a pleasant demeanor are beneficial to successful performance in this position.
• Some paperwork is required.

Interested applicants, please apply online at:

www.bethany-village.org

or in person at: Bethany Village - HR Dept., 3005 Watkins Road, Horseheads, NY 14845

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person