Activities Assistant

The Ivy at Great Falls is now hiring a full-time Activities Assistant. We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great, supportive working environment for our dedicated staff! 

WHY WORK FOR US? WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401k 
• Free $10k Life Insurance 
• LPN & RN Tuition Reimbursement 
• Daily Pay (access to your pay daily)
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition program (tuition reimbursement, Employee of the Month, Birthdays, Anniversaries, etc.)
• Access Perks (employee discount program that offers hundreds of discounts at shops, restaurants, hotels and more)
• Monthly Rent Raffles
• Montana Wage Pass Through bonuses and mileage reimbursement

Position Summary

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. 

Responsibilities of the Activities Assistant:

• 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.

Requirements of the Activities Assistant:

• Six (6) months to one (1) year experience or related experience performing activity related duties, preferred.
• 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.
• 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.