Activities Assistant - Health Center

When you work at The Cypress of Charlotte, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!   The Cypress of Charlotte is recruiting for a hospitality focused full-time Activities Assistant to join our Health Center team to work Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm, may includes holidays and some weekends. 

 

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Health Center Activities Assistant:

• Prepares and conducts large and small group activities to include but not limited to; music, church groups, bingo, exercise, wine and cheese parties, formal teas, birthday parties, reminiscence, crafts, cooking, Wii programs, educational programs, computer applications including e-mail and SKYPE, planned outings, special programs, events, pet visits, garden groups, and other evening and/or weekend groups. 
• Prepares and conducts one-to-one and/or bedside activities to include but not limited to soft hands, sensory stimulation, reading mail/books/magazines, and writing communications.
• Prepare and perform holiday celebrations for religious and non-religious occasions.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends in recreation and activity fields including acquiring CEUs through attending seminars, workshops, and conferences in working towards and maintaining NCCAP Certification.
• Communicates information to Activities Director for care plan meetings and other meetings as required.
• Coordinates services with other departments and involves other departments in activities as applicable.
• Decorates appropriately for holiday functions and special events.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations as they relate to activity programming within a skilled nursing facility.

 

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• A minimum of six months’ similar work experience.
• Must be or be able to become eligible for NCCAP Certification at the Activity Assistant Level within 1 year.
• Ability to coordinate activities for both individual and group duties.
• Creative programming skills. 
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.

 

Pay Range: $18 - $20 per hour depending on experience.

 

PERKS OUTSIDE OF THE PAYCHECK:

• Optional Daily Pay (work today, get paid tomorrow)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Appreciation Bonuses
• Senior advocacy
• Rewarding hospitality-driven environment
• Growth opportunities
• Diverse culture
• Open door atmosphere
• Free employee meals
• Free parking
• Flexible work schedule
• Beautiful, resort-like campus on over 60-acres

 

Available benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, disability, 401(k) with company match, and a generous paid time off program. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following 30-days of employment. 

 

Drug-free workplace.

EEO & E-verify employer.

 

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