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SalaryWhy Work at Park Centre?
Our vision is to transform the aging experience through a continuum of wellness designed to engage and empower others to live longer, healthier lives. Our mission is to support the independence, health and well-being of older adults wherever they call home. To support these objectives we rely on our most valuable resource, our team.
We celebrate the positive, team-inspired culture at our community all throughout the year. When you commit to Park Centre, we commit to you with our great perks and benefits, personal development opportunities and educational incentives. Please stop by and check us out!
As an Activity Assistant with Park Centre you will:
- Involve residents in a variety of activities and provide support including reading to residents, writing letters, doing crafts, encouraging hobbies, errands, storytelling, listening, exercising, etc. Create joy/laughter, spontaneity, and positive home environments for residents.
- Serve as a companion to residents and works to build meaningful relationships with all residents. Develop and maintain positive relationships with family members, volunteers, visitors, etc.
- Encourage resident participation in outdoor events/outings, social gatherings, spiritual/religious activities, etc.
- Help to coordinate activity programs with other services and departments in the facility.
- Transport residents to and from programs.
- Review scheduled activities daily and keeps residents informed of program changes.
- Assist with program planning and set up as needed.
- Assist residents to the restroom during off-campus activities as needed.
- Maintain records including but not limited to assessments, progress notes and attendance as requested.
- Maintain craft supplies and keeps storage areas organized. May assist with weekly maintenance of aviaries, gardens, aquariums, etc. as requested.
- Inform supervisor and other staff members of whereabouts when away from the department and building.
Benefits of working at Park Centre (Part-Time & Full-Time Employees)
- Free use of wellness center gym
- Scholarships & Tuition reimbursement
- 18% discount at Purdue University Global for employee and family
- Multiple employee discount program/perks
- Comprehensive benefits package including: medical (full-time only), dental and vision
- 401k
Current Opening:
- Part-Time
WesleyLife believes in the value of diversity within our workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. Because of our commitment to your health and well-being, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire health assessment and drug screen prior to beginning employment.
Experience
Required- Activity or long-term care experience helpful. Must display a positive, friendly, and fun-loving behavior with residents.
