2 Life Enrichment Activities Assistant (Activities Asst.) Jobs in Burlington, NC
TWIN LAKES COMMUNITY is Hiring a Life Enrichment Activities Assistant (Activities Asst.) Near Burlington, NC
JOB TITLE: Life Enrichment Activities Assistant – Coble Creek
DEPARTMENT: Life Enrichment
REPORTS TO: Life EnrichmentActivities Director - Coble Creek
POSITION TYPE: Full time position. Hours are 8:30am – 4:30pm (including every other Saturday rotation).
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of a recreation program designed to meet the emotional, social, spiritual, cognitive and physical needs of Healthcare residents.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Assist the Director of Activities in researching and planning a variety of activities to meet the needs of a diverse resident population.
- Conduct and/or coordinate designated activities.
- Assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness and participation of activities and make any appropriate recommendations.
- Assist in the preparation and distribution of calendars, memos, and other supporting material relative to the Activities Department.
- Reports all unusual conditions, behaviors, and/or resident reactions to the appropriate Licensed or Management personnel in a timely manner.
- Adheres to all organizational, departmental, and nursing procedures in the performance of position responsibilities.
- Continually seeks opportunities to meet the residents’ psychosocial needs through both scheduled and spontaneous activities that support participant choice.
- Continually seeks opportunities to promote and improve the social needs of all participants through supporting and encouraging friendships and kindness to one another.
- Is active in the planning and organizing of large and small group activities making any necessary changes to assure successful results for all.
- Supports all aspects of the program and the environment, including pets, plants, children, visitors and volunteers.
- Assists in program record-keeping and updating required documentation.
- Must regularly communicate with supervisor and other staff, volunteers, family members and guests.
- Follows universal precautions, proper infection control, sanitation and safety standards of practice in all work and areas.
- Must attend organizational or departmental conferences and/or in-services as scheduled.
- May be required to perform other duties in keeping with the nature of this position which will not significantly alter the job requirements
- Demonstrate interest and commitment to work with a diverse senior population.
- Maintain and facilitate a caring, compassionate and understanding relationship with residents by answering all questions and concerns.
- Dress professionally an in accordance with the company’s dress code.
- Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant it using good judgement and ethical conduct.
- Able to perform job duties and work independently with frequent interruptions.
- Able to read, write and speak English in a cogent and professional manner.
- Able to organize, prioritize, and manage time, multiple tasks and projects.
- Capable of concentrating with large volumes of work and handle pressure.
- Possess the ability to maintain reliable on-site attendance.
- Able to work mandatory work days and mandatory OT as needed.
- Able to meet the physical demands and working environment of the position.
- Able to follow procedures.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education and/or Experience:
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Specialized training or experience in geriatric activities, social work or gerontology is desirable.
- Two to five years’ experience in a skilled nursing or retirement facility is desirable.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Publisher)
Certificates, licenses, registrations:
- Completion of the Activity Director course is required within 6 months of hire date
Job Summary
Full Time
$26k-32k (estimate)
05/05/2024
07/02/2024
twinlakescomm.org
MOULTRIE, GA
<25
1983
ROBIN COLLINSWORTH
<$5M
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About TWIN LAKES COMMUNITY
As a non-profit built on Christian values, we celebrate the progression of life and dignity of the individual by empowering all members of our community to live, work and serve to their fullest potential. Twin Lakes began as a legacy of the family of Wade G. and Agnes Coble. The local church formed Lutheran Retirement Ministries of Alamance County, NC and began the mission which became Twin Lakes Community. Twin Lakes first opened its doors in April 1983 with Coble Healthcare, three apartment buildings and ten cottages. By all measures our mission has been successful. Twin Lakes has served tho...usands of residents and family members from throughout the United States and has grown to include a campus of over 500 independent living residents, in addition to our residents in other levels of care. Twin Lakes encompasses Independent Living, Assisted Living, Healthcare and Rehabilitation and Memory Care residences. Twin Lakes Community is designated by the North Carolina Department of Insurance as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). We are fully accredited by the Commission of Rehabilitation Facilities- Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CARF-CCAC). We have two 5-star rated skilled nursing facilities and our bonds are rated A- by Fitch.
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