What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant position at The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society?
Salem Lutheran Homes and Rehabilitation Center is owned by 15 local churches and governed by a volunteer board. Salem is managed by the Good Samaritan Society which is the nation's largest non-profit senior care company. The Good Samaritan Society is the nation's largest non-profit senior care company. With nearly 100 years of charting new territory, the Society offers an opportunity to weave together imagination with reality and ultimately transform the aging experience in America. Now, partnering with Sanford Health, we are able to provide care through all stages of life. Throughout our organization, you will be part of a family, offering love and compassion to residents as part of a dedicated and diverse care team.
Activity Assistant
Location: 2380 - Salem Lutheran Homes & Rehab
2027 College St
Elk Horn, Iowa, 51531-0000
United States
Employment Type: Part-Time
Shift: Various Shifts Available
Job Summary
Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided nearly 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service.
Easy Apply Process
Mobile Device Friendly
Job Responsibilities
This position is responsible for providing activities that meet residents’ needs.
Assist in developing plans for programming that meet residents' needs. Evaluate effectiveness of programming. Lead or assist with conducting programming. Encourage community involvement in location and work with volunteers. Keep activity area free of hazards. Keep potentially harmful substances in locked storage and discards properly. Follow appropriate and adequate safety measures while on outings. Assure residents are supervised at all times while in planned groups/outings, etc. Assist in tasks related to resident as necessary; to include, but not limited to assisting resident in ensuring proper clothing/appearance, escorting resident, and participating in the dining experience (setting, busing and cleaning tables, serving meals, etc.). Properly store food items with labels and dates placed on all items and containers. Properly clean/sanitize supplies/equipment according to set schedule. Follow proper guidelines/policies regarding pets/animals. Provides residents with opportunities and choice consistent with care plans.
Qualifications
Prior work experience in long term care is preferred; other pertinent experience includes working in any confined environment-hospitals, prison, school, hospice, day care, group home, residential care, or psychiatric setting. Completion of an activity training program or ability to complete such program approved by the location and the state in which the location is located is necessary.
Ability and desire to be creative in adapting programs and supplies to meet individual resident needs.
Salem Lutheran Homes offers an attractive, benefits package for qualifying full-time employees. The variety of benefits include: health benefits, a retirement plan, voluntary benefits and much more!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or other protected status. For more information including state-specific protections, please visit: https://www.good-sam.com/lp/careers/eeo-and-affirmative-action
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