What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant position at Bayside Healthcare Center?
Job description
Activity Assistant - Long Term Care - Starting $13.00 per hour
Bayside Healthcare Center is dedicated to providing quality service and support to the senior community of Greater New Orleans. Our community is focused on offering compassionate care to our seniors that may have experienced and acute hospital stay and require transitional skilled nursing and physical rehabilitation to restore function and return their home environment.
We are offering immediate openings for an Activity Assistant. If you are energetic and self-motivated and desire to be a part of a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, Bayside Healthcare Center is looking for you!
Offering New Pay Rates Including:
$13.00 per hour starting rate for all Full-Time
401K with Matching, Paid Holidays, Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance.
Job Duties Include:
- Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing activities and programs for residents in a long term care community
- Engage residents in social and recreational activities to promote their physical, mental, and emotional well-being
- Provide support and assistance to residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed
- Collaborate with the care team to ensure the individual needs and preferences of each resident are met
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for residents during activities
- Assist in coordinating and facilitating events, outings, and special programs for residents
- Document resident participation and progress in activity program
Required Skills:
- Strong knowledge and understanding of social work principles and practices
- Experience or familiarity with memory care and aging issues
- Excellent schedule management skills to effectively plan and coordinate activities
- Knowledge of senior care best practices and ability to provide compassionate caregiving support
- Ability to assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed
- Proficient in event planning and recreational therapy techniques
We look forward to having qualified candidates visit our community to explore these opportunities. If you would like more information, contact us at 504-393-1515.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $14