What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation?
Located in the beautiful coastal community of New Bern, Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is one of the leading providers of short term rehabilitation and long term care in Eastern NC. Our 60-bed state of the art Skilled Nursing Facility and 12-bed Assisted Living wing have recently undergone renovation. We currently have a need for an Activities Assistant.
This position will assist the Activities Director to the facility in all areas of resident life enrichment activities while focusing on individual needs and quality of life. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable and adaptable in utilizing facility and community resources to build a program that recognizes the individuality of each resident. The ideal candidate will have one or more years of experience in the role of Long Term Care Activities Director or as a LTC Recreational Therapist and an understanding of long-term care standards, rules and regulations.
Successful candidate will be passionate and compassionate and committed to maximizing the life experiences of the population we serve.
We offer competitive salary and benefits, including 401(k) match, medical, dental, and vision health plans, short and long-term disability, professional conferences, and paid vacation. This is an outstanding opportunity to work in a resident-centered environment devoted to providing the highest quality healthcare to each and every resident.
Qualifications:
- Preferred – Activity Director Certification or Recreational Therapist License
- Preferred – Minimum one year experience as an Activities Asssitant in long term care environment
- Ability to work well with diverse population (residents, families and staff)
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively in designing group and individualized resident activities programs
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and implement programming
- Demonstrated self-motivation, self-direction and flexibility and ability to problem solve meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff and all levels of the organization
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office
- Valid NC driver’s license and good driving record for the last three years.
Pre-employment background check and drug screening required.
We use e-Verify to confirm U.S. employment eligibility
Bayview is located on a non-smoking campus
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Activities Assistant for Nursing Home (New Bern)
