Activities Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

Hourly Rate Range: $17.00 - $18.00

When determining a base salary or hourly rate, several factors may be considered as applicable such as years of relevant experience, education, credentials.

Weekend Differential: $2.00

About Christian Health:We have had the privilege of caring for those in need for more than a century. Founded on the belief that everyone has the right to exceptional care, today we continue to provide quality care and services for our many residents, patients, and clients. Caring is not simply what we do, it is who we are.

Why Join Our TeamAcross our twelve campuses, eleven communities, six service offerings, and hospital, we are ultimately one unified team. Together, we nurture a compassionate, collaborative culture that enables continuous improvement and allows our team members to learn, grow, and shine in their careers. Surround yourself with people who care about making a difference – come join us!

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Activities Assistant to join our Longview department. The Activities Assistant will be responsible for assisting with planning, developing and organizing recreational programs in accordance with existing federal, state and local standards, to assure that the spiritual, emotional, physical, intellectual, recreational and social needs of the residents are being met on an ongoing, individual basis. Provides assistance with meal service. Demonstrates an understanding of, and embraces, the mission statement of Christian Health.

Competencies:

• Demonstrates an understanding of Assisted Living Principles including Resident choice, privacy, independence, dignity in all interactions with resident.
• Reports observations/changes in resident condition to nurse. 
• Accurately records daily attendance in a timely manner and adding any comments of behaviors, as needed.
• Provides coverage at front reception desk. 
• Assists with implementing activity programs.
• Publicizes programs among the residents and encourages participation.
• Assists in maintaining activity equipment.
• Assists with distribution of individual calendars, inform residents/families to activities available. 
• Assists with gathering to and assistance during meals.
• Assists Activity Coordinator with facility outings.
• Forwards requests for activity supplies to Activity Director and/or Coordinator. 

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday and Every Other Weekend 8am - 4pm.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to part-time employees that includes:

• 401k plan for all employees who are 21 years old or older
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Child Day Care Center on campus
• Gift shop on campus
• Free onsite parking on campus
• Pay differentials
• Exclusive employee discounts and special offers
• Access to earned wages prior to payday

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on their highest practical functioning level.
• Possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity programs.
• Must have a sincere desire to work with the elderly.

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply today on our website listed below.

https://christianhealthnj.org/careers

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