Activities Assistant - Veteran's Living Center - PRN $19.43 per hour

Description

PRN (limited hours) to provide group and individual activities that contribute to improving the life for each resident at the Veteran's Community Living Center at Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center by completing the following:

Pay Rate: $19.43 per hour with only those benefits required by law.

Shift Differentials:

Weekday Nights - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - $3.00 per hour

Weekend Days - Saturday, Sunday - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm - $3.50 per hour

Weekend Nights - Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - $5.00 per hour

• Implement and participate in scheduled programs for group activities, independent activities and therapeutic one-on-one activities.

• Complete assigned documentation including daily attendance of activities and responsiveness to therapeutic one-on-one programs.

• Assist residents/distribute personal mail items as necessary.

• Assist residents as necessary to and from activity areas and participation in activities.

• Provide information to all residents (including those with vision, hearing and cognitive deficits) and other staff members of the available activity programming for the day.

• Provide leadership over assigned activity program. Communicate effectively with members of the team to ensure that concerns/issues are addressed appropriately and timely.

• Maintain spaces designated for patient activities; ensure spaces are clean, appropriately furnished, conducive to participation and aesthetically appealing.

• Provide support to residents by being cognizant of resident needs, abilities and goals as outlined in the long-term care plan. Support residents and recognize that all residents have the potential for change and growth.

• Provide daily activity support for residents, purchasing items, support in making electronic items (television, phone, computer) accessible and providing guidance on how to use item.

• Discuss responsiveness of residents to activity programming and make suggestion for new activities or changes in current activity programming.

• If driving for outings, assist resident to and from their rooms to the transportation vehicle. Be responsible for the safety of all residents while on an outing.

• Communicate with resident families as needed, assist in coordinating special requests.

• Assist with special event/holiday programming as needed.

Benefits:

All Employees are eligible for:

· Employee Assistance Program

· 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)

Full and part-time positions are eligible for:

· Medical including telehealth options

· Dental and vision benefits

· Basic Life Insurance and AD&D (employer paid)

· Supplemental Life/AD&D

· Paid Time Off

· Short-term disability, Cancer Protection Assurance Accidental, Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity Insurance

· Pet Insurance and Legal Coverage

· Cafeteria Meal Discount

· Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)

If you’re considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is preferred. Some experience working in a geriatric setting is preferred.