Activities Assistant - As Needed

About the role

Join a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of our community. Our Mission at Friendship Village of Dublin is “To care for, engage, and inspire our community to reimagine and maximize quality of life at every age.” At Friendship Village, our Values drive us to RISE to any occasion: Respect, Integrity and Innovation, Stewardship, and Excellence.

Friendship Village of Dublin is now looking for STNAs to work in our state-of-the-art Health Center on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide 5-Star care to our amazing residents.
• Assist the Director in developing a well-rounded, resident-centered activity schedule/program each month that contributes to the total physical, cognitive, spiritual, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. May make suggestions based on own talents and interests.
• Conduct group and individual activities to stimulate physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of residents’ lives, which may include ball games/exercises, arts and crafts, reading, writing, music, pet therapy, sensory stimulation, outings, cards, bingo, games, and other activities. Follow the activity program as planned and scheduled by the Director.
• Manage both small and large group activities in a controlled setting.
• Inform all Health Services residents of events and activities, encouraging residents to participate. Motivate residents to attend and participate in daily activities.
• Assist residents to and from their rooms, the activities room, and the dining room; residents may be in wheelchairs, using walkers or canes, or self-ambulatory with or without assistance.
• Provide snacks/liquids that comply with special diets such as nas, mech soft, thickened liquids, etc. Follow up with dietician/nurse prior to fulfilling resident requests for food that is non-compliant with diet orders. Provide set up and assist with snacks and fluids.
• Understand the special needs of the 65 and over age group (e.g., possible loss of vision, hearing, memory, etc.); ability to effectively communicate and provide services for these age groups.
• Visit residents in their rooms to socialize, read books, read mail, or provide snacks, as dictated by each resident’s needs and desires.

Requirements

• A desire to make a difference and willingness to grow.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent at minimum.
• Prefer coursework or degree in recreational therapy or a related field.
• One (1) year of experience working with the elderly preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong customer service experience preferred.

Benefits

• Low staff-to-patient ratios in a place where you are valued and celebrated.
• Flexibility in scheduling.
• 403(b) retirement plan options.
• Plenty of paid time off.
• Annual pay increases.
• Scholarship opportunities to help you reach your career goals through continued education.
• Opportunities for career growth within Friendship Village of Dublin.
• Bonuses for referrals.
• Competitive pay and a supportive work environment with smiles, hugs, and a ton of love from residents.