Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant

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Mooresville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our team.

Working at Mooresville you will enjoy:

• Shift Flexibility
• Fun Employee Engagement Activities
• Positive work environment
• Excellent Training
• Competitive Pay and Benefits

Mooresville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is part of a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best ""you"" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

Position Description

The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting in the implementation of a stimulating activity program encompassing physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual activities. Programs will address needs of all elderly from active to those in declining physical abilities. The Activities Assistant must present self in a professional manner, display genuine concern for elderly and act maturely in dealing with others. The programming must also include a wide variety of ages and meet the needs of our diverse population.

Responsibilities of the Activities Assistant:

• Develop, organize, and implement a program of activities to meet the social, emotional, physical and other therapeutic needs of residents as identified on the residents’ plan of care and within the specified budget.
• Initiate and promote activities both within the facility and outside the facility, as weather permits, insuring the safety and well being of each resident at all times.
• Coordinate and verify that assistance is provided to residents for activities and events as necessary.
• Provide in room activities for residents who are unable to attend daily events.
• Create an ongoing calendar of activities, which creatively meets multiple needs and is accessible and appealing to both men and women of all ages and abilities.
• Consistently maintain standards for activity scheduling and documentation established by policies and regulatory requirements.
• Solicit the involvement of the community (clubs, groups, organizations, agencies, churches, individuals, etc.) when planning facility activities and events.

Requirements of the Activities Assistant:

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year experience or related experience performing activity related duties.
• Knowledge of the aging process and various resident activities.
• Ability to assume leadership role in the Activity Department in the absence of the Activity Director.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.

• Excellent creative and communication skills.
• Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.
• Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility.
• General knowledge of regulatory requirements for an activity program in a long-term care facility.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm.

Candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.