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Orchard Valley Health and Rehabilitation

Activities Assistant

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What they do

A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.

$33,833 / year median in North Carolina

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY!
We are pleased to offer a voluntary benefit for employees to access their pay on their own schedule. Work today, get paid today. Orchard Valley Health and Rehabilitation is a member of the Ascent Health family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best ""you"" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us! Orchard Valley Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our team.
You will enjoy:
Shift Flexibility Fun Employee Engagement Activities Positive work environment Excellent Training Competitive Pay and Benefits What you will do: The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting in the implementation of a stimulating activity program encompassing physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual activities. Programs will address needs of all elderly from active to those in declining physical abilities. The Activities Assistant must present self in a professional manner, display genuine concern for elderly and act maturely in dealing with others. The programming must also include a wide variety of ages and meet the needs of our diverse population. Must be able to be flexible with working hours to accommodate evening and weekend activities. Must be able use Microsoft products to include: Word, and Outlook.
You will:
Develop, organize, and implement a program of activities to meet the social, emotional, physical and other therapeutic needs of residents as identified on the residents' plan of care and within the specified budget. Initiate and promote activities both within the facility and outside the facility, as weather permits, insuring the safety and well being of each resident at all times. Coordinate and verify that assistance is provided to residents for activities and events as necessary. Provide in room activities for residents who are unable to attend daily events. Create an ongoing calendar of activities, which creatively meets multiple needs and is accessible and appealing to both men and women of all ages and abilities. Consistently maintain standards for activity scheduling and documentation established by policies and regulatory requirements. Solicit the involvement of the community (clubs, groups, organizations, agencies, churches, individuals, etc.) when planning facility activities and events.
What you need:
Knowledge of the aging process and various resident activities. Ability to assume leadership role in the Activity Department in the absence of the Activity Director. Effective verbal and written English communication skills. Excellent creative and communication skills. Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities. Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility. General knowledge of regulatory requirements for an activity program in a long-term care facility. Outstanding interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm. Candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against
COVID-19
upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law. #OVHR