Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant Atlanta, GA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Outdoor work Senior care Geriatrics Entry level

Full Job Description Description:

Canterbury Court is a retirement community located in the heart of Buckhead, where we put our hearts into creating a true community. As a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, we reinvest revenue into our community for the benefit of residents and staff. We are Atlanta's first Life Plan Community (LPC) - what some call a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). Canterbury Court is looking for an Activities Assistant to join our family. This is a full-time position located in the Healthcare division of our Life Plan Community (LPC). The Activities Assistant must have a sincere desire to serve older adults in a quality continuing care setting and must strive to provide excellence and consistency in facilities. We invite you to experience Canterbury Court. Benefits Canterbury Court offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:- Health, dental, and vision. Group insurance plans. Retirement savings plan with company match. Eligibility for an annual Resident gift. Resident-funded scholarships. Off-street parking. The Activities Assistant must have a sincere desire to serve older adults in a quality continuing care setting, providing for the dignity of all residents through a high standard of caring professional Assisted Living and Nursing services. Recreation and leisure activities provide opportunities for the Nursing Pavilion and Personal Care residents to continue to engage in a healthy lifestyle. The Activities Assistant is assigned to work closely with the Enrichment Project Manager to ensure the coordination, development, and maintenance of a quality activity program based on the needs of the residents. Healthy and productive lifestyles can be presented with challenging alternatives during the aging process; you must have a sincere, genuine desire to serve older adults. You will be assigned to assist the Social Worker and Nursing in delivering care in a quality setting, providing for the dignity of all residents through a high standard of caring professionalism.

Requirements:

The Activities Assistant shall be knowledgeable of the aging process and therapeutic interventions applicable for specific disease processes. The Activities Assistant should be able to perform duties in a nursing home setting with long-term care residents. The Activities Assistant should demonstrate effective communication with residents, staff, families, and visitors. The Activities Assistant will perform a majority of the work in a comfortable interior environment, with occasional work performed outdoors. The Activities Assistant may be exposed to contagious diseases and/or required to work with combative residents. The Activities Assistant may be required to stand for lengthy periods of time and push wheelchairs.