What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant position at Northland PACE?
Job Summary
Northland PACE Senior Care Services helps people age 55 and older stay healthy, independent, and remain in their homes and communities as long as possible.
PACE stands for: P* rogram of *A ll-Inclusive C* are for the *E lderly.
The PACE program is designed for individuals who may require nursing home placement but would prefer to receive the kind of support that keeps them safely in their homes and communities. Northland PACE provides this support by creating an all-inclusive program of care that meets each individual participant's needs. Northland PACE helps aging individuals and their family caregivers by providing and coordinating a full range of healthcare and in-home services. For many elderly individuals, minimal services and/or medications are needed. For others, medical monitoring plus skilled nursing care, therapies, and in-home assistance are required. Northland PACE provides and coordinates all of these services so that participants are as healthy and as independent as possible.
Right now Northland PACE is looking for an additional Activity Assistant to join our Recreational Team. This individual must have a passion for working with elderly, have great team spirit and most of all like to have fun!
Job duties would include:
- Helping set up and prepare activities.
- Assisting participants with therapeutic activities.
- Assisting in incorporating recreation care plan for each participant.
- Assisting with identifying participant problems and communicates concerns with Activity Director.
Activity Assistant Requirements/Experience:
- Activity Assistant must have experience working in recreational or activity department.
- Must have at least one year of experience working with the elderly population.
- Must be mobile and be able to move freely an possess manual dexterity with out any physical restrictions.
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to Relocate:
- Bismarck, ND 58501: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29,400 - $37,300