Activities Assistant
Company: Poets Walk of Leesburg
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
At Priority Life Care (PLC), we provide you the opportunity to
use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes
a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. Join us
in our mission to enhance the lives of seniors, and your own! We
think it's time for you to begin your journey with PLC! At Priority
Life Care, our mission is to light the way in senior care, with
respect to affordability and independence.ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT:The
main function of the Activities Assistant is to assist in
coordinating, developing, and maintaining quality activity programs
providing opportunities for residents to engage in meaningful
social and diversified activities.We are pleased to offer the
following benefits: A full range of Medical/Dental/Vision plans to
choose fromSwiftMD - Telemedicine that is available to all
employees at no cost!Company paid Life Insurance Voluntary
Short-Term Disability, Accident Coverage, and Critical
IllnessEmployee Assistance ProgramMatching 401kFlexible Spending
AccountsRewards Program based on Years of ServiceOutstanding
advancement opportunities through our 'Pathway to Promotion'
Essential job functions include the following. Other duties may be
assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions:Participates in the program planning process, led by the
Activities Director and makes suggestions for new activitiesAssures
that all activity procedures are followed in accordance with
established policiesCarries out planned activity program(s) based
on Activity Director's assessmentObserves, analyzes, and records
residents' participation, assessments, reactions, and progress
during activity sessionsPromotes self-esteem and social interaction
of all residents and encourages participation and involvement in
activitiesAssists residents with personal correspondenceOrders
needed supplies (i.e. art and craft supplies, party supplies, etc.)
and tracks inventoryProvides bedside activities and follow-up for
residents unable to attend regularly scheduled activitiesIdentifies
and provides adaptive devices for residents with sensory deficits
(i.e., large-print books, tape recorders)Updates calendars and,
prepares and posts a monthly activity calendarReports all concerns
and/or complaints to the Activity Director or AdministratorAssists
with departmental housekeeping duties, including, but not limited
to cleaning activity room, properly putting away supplies at the
end of each day, maintaining activity carts, and assisting Activity
Director with other specialty roomsComplies with state, federal,
and all other applicable health care and safety standardsPromotes
and exemplifies the Priority Life Care mission and values at all
timesQualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent; minimum of 1
years of experience conducting activities; or an equivalent
combination of education and experienceCPR and First Aid
Certification preferredPrior experience in long-term care, home
health or related service industriesCheck us out on our website:
www.prioritylc.comPriority Life Care provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws.keywords: activities,
aide, assistant, planning, program, senior, living, community,
retirement, home, nursing, care, health, assistedSALARY STARTING AT
$15 HOURLY*
Keywords: Poets Walk of Leesburg, Leesburg , Activities Assistant, Other , Leesburg, Virginia
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