What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant position at Saint Therese?
Be a part of the Saint Therese - St. Mary of the Woods Community! We are looking for a Full-time Activity Assistant to work in our 5-star healthcare facility. The Activity Assistant is responsible for assisting the Activity Director in developing, planning, implementing and evaluating activity programs for residents. Ensure that the spiritual, emotional, recreational, leisure and social needs of the residents are maintained on a group and individual basis
Schedule available includes working every other weekend and every other holiday:
- 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Full-time)
St. Mary of the Woods Community:
St. Mary of the Woods was built with a deep Catholic foundation, and it has an impeccable reputation for quality care in the marketplace. Built in 2005, it has 179 total units with 81 independent living apartments, 48 assisted living apartments and 50 rooms in skilled nursing and transitional care. It is a five-star facility licensed by Medicare and Medicaid, recognized as a 2024 Best Nursing Home by U.S. News and World Report and is open to people of any faith tradition.
St. Mary of the Woods Community offers a competitive salary and benefit package, a rewarding mission-driven working environment and is dedicated to the professional development of its staff.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working in senior activities is preferred.
- CTRS, MMT, AT, or RAC preferred.
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
- Must have a genuine interest and caring for the elderly.
- Must be able to relate positively to residents and family and to work cooperatively with other employees.
- Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
- Must meet all federal, state and local health regulations and pass a post-employment-offer physical exam. This requirement includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiries.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this job, with or without accommodation.
Saint Therese - St. Mary of the Woods is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Saint Therese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by local, state, or federal law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
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