What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Canterbury Court?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Canterbury Court is a retirement community located in the heart of Buckhead where we put our hearts into creating a true community. As a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, we reinvest revenue into our community for the benefit of residents and staff. We are Atlanta's first Life Plan Community (LPC) - what some call a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC).
Canterbury Court is looking for Activities Assistants to join our family. These Full-time positions are located in the long-term care division of our Life Plan Community (LPC). We invite you to experience Canterbury Court.
Canterbury Court offers a competitive total compensation package that includes health & dental benefits, eligibility for a quarterly gift, group insurance plans, retirement savings plan with company match, off-street parking, and resident-funded scholarships.
The Activities Assistant must have a sincere desire to serve older adults in a quality continuing care setting, providing for the dignity of all residents through a high standard of caring professional Assisted Living and Nursing services.
Recreation and leisure activities provide opportunities for the Nursing Pavilion and Personal Care residents to continue to engage in a healthy lifestyle.
The Activities Assistant is assigned to work closely with the Activity Coordinator to ensure the coordination, development, and maintenance of a quality activity program based on the needs of the residents.
Healthy and productive lifestyles can be presented with challenging alternatives during the aging process; you must have a sincere, genuine desire to serve older adults. You will be assigned to assist the Social Worker and Nursing in delivering care in a quality setting, providing for the dignity of all residents through a high standard of caring professional.
Requirements
The Activities Assistant shall be knowledgeable of the aging process and therapeutic interventions applicable for specific disease processes.
The Activities Assistant should be able to perform duties in a nursing home setting with long-term care residents.
The Activities Assistant should demonstrate effective communication with residents, staff, families, and visitors.
The Activities Assistant will perform a majority of the work in a comfortable interior environment, with occasional work performed outdoors.
The Activities Assistant may be exposed to contagious diseases and / or required to work with combative residents.
The Activities Assistant may be required to stand for lengthy periods of time and push wheelchairs.
