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Life Enrichment Assistant

NATIONAL HEALTH - WHITE OAK LLC - 3.2

Burlington, NC Job Details Part-time | Full-time 18 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications In-person customer service Physiology knowledge Working with geriatric patients Working with seniors Resident rapport building Patient interaction Full Job Description Activity Assistant - full-time White Oak of Burlington has an Activity Assistant position that we would like to fill with the best person! We welcome you to join our team of dedicated individuals that enrich the lives of our patients and residents by promoting physical, mental and psychosocial well-being for our 160-bed skilled nursing facility. The ideal candidate is flexible and innovative with a strong understanding of the physiological changes and resulting needs of the aging population. Must have patience, empathy, excellence in customer service and time managing skills. Must relate professionally with residents, staff, family members, visitors, and officials. Must provide a positive attitude, with friendly and approachable mannerisms. A snapshot of duties include meeting with all patients/residents to determine program needs. Contribute to plan of care conferences. Assist with design, post and maintain attractive bulletin boards and calendars of scheduled activities. Assist with 1:1 activities (manicures/polish, reading, etc.) and conduct group activities (bingo, concerts, parties, etc.). Assist residents to and from activities. Keep accurate attendance and participation records of each activity and evaluate the program effectiveness and degree of resident involvement. Documentation is accurate and current. Assist with Residents Council and promote good public relations within and outside the facility. Set up decorations for seasonal holidays. This is a hand-on position that requires tasks throughout the entire facility. Qualifications must have sufficient educational background, excellent communication skills and demonstrate teamwork. Experience in activity planning and socially confident to initiate one-one-one and group activities. Must have an understanding of the physiological changes and resulting needs of the aging population. Experience in long-term care as an Activity Assistant is preferred but not required.

Some of our Benefits include:

Medical, Dental, Vision and other benefits available! Paid time off accrual (available after 30-days) On-on-one training Additional benefits based on status eligibility Must be available to work some weekends! All interested applicants are encouraged to apply to this job posting and complete the online application.

Facility location:

White Oak of Burlington 323 Baldwin Rd. Burlington, NC 27217 WE

LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU!

White Oak Manor Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer