Activities Assistant Lourdes Senior Community
8 Waterford, MI Job Details Part-time $15 an hour 10 days ago Benefits Dental insurance 401(k) Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Referral program Qualifications Working with geriatric patients Working with seniors Resident rapport building Wellness activities for care recipients Accommodating special dietary needs Full Job Description ,
Position Summary:
The Activities Assistant provides assistance in organizing and facilitating individual and group activities for residents at Lourdes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Part time
- 24 hours/week, 6 hour days/4 days a week, weekends to be determined with Manager Hours
- 10:30 a.m.
- 5:00 p.m. 3 days and one day 12 p.m.
- 6:00 p.
m.
Pay:
$15 per hour and is eligible for the State of Michigan direct care worker pay of $.85 per hour.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist the Activities Coordinator in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing the activity program. Assist with the planning and decoration of resident events. Assist with the preparations for off campus outings and accompany residents on off campus outings as required. Provide one on one activity as needed and related to their interests. Monitor residents for change in condition and report observations to the activities coordinator Document daily activity attendance of each resident. Maintain knowledge of resident diets and special needs for events and activities. Protect resident's rights and dignity. Comply with the State and Federal safety regulations and policies. Support Lourdes Senior Community's mission and relate this information to residents and staff. Perform all other related duties as assigned by the Activities Coordinator.
Qualifications:
Ability to make independent decisions. Experience working with older adult population Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle resident based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
Must be able to move throughout the work day Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met. Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel and support agencies. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the facility which include a medical examination. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, and elderly residents. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. Must be able to push, pull, and lift a minimum of 50lbs.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$15.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Referral program
Work Location:
In person
