Activities Assistant

Job Summary

Copper Ridge Nursing & Assisted Living Center is seeking a positive and compassionate Activities Assistant to plan and coordinate events that encourage socialization, relaxation, and recreation among our clients, residents, or patients.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly events to promote socialization, relaxation, and recreation
• Implement activities that accommodate individuals with special needs
• Manage logistics to ensure successful event execution, including phone calls, advertising, inventory, and budget management
• Observe participants to gauge their enjoyment and gather feedback to improve events
• Maintain records of event planning, participant interest, and notable events
• Report medical concerns or observations
• Ensure events are well-provisioned, staff is trained, and events take place on time and within budget
• Provide participants with event instructions
• Adhere to and enforce all safety procedures

Requirements

• A high school diploma and certain certifications may be required
• More education or experience in nursing, recreational activities, event planning, or related fields may be preferred
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Physical fitness, ability to walk, dance, stand, lift, or meet other physical demands
• Adaptability, strong organization, and time management skills
• Excellent resource management, computer, record-keeping, interpersonal, decision-making, and verbal and written communication skills
• Patience and compassion when dealing with others
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and early mornings
• Willingness to adhere to and enforce all safety policies and procedures

Physical Requirements

• Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in activities planning in a long-term care setting preferred but not required.

Benefits

• 401k
• health, vision, and dental insurance
• Supplemental Benefits available
• PTO (paid time off)
• Overtime pay
• Premium holiday pay
• Disability insurance
• Stability in a strong leadership/management team who strives for customer service excellence with dedicated staff qualifications.

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Copper Ridge is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a drug-free workplace.