What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Bethany Homes/Meadows/Foundation?
Job Title: Assistant Activities
Location: Bethany Home Sioux Falls
Hours: Full - Time 8am - 4:30pm along with 1-2 evenings per month.
The Activities Assistant supports educational, recreational, and social activities to meet residents' needs across facilities, working with the Activities Director. They help plan, schedule, and lead monthly activities using recreational and hobby equipment.
Essential Job Responsibility
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
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Location: Bethany Home Sioux Falls
Hours: Full - Time 8am - 4:30pm along with 1-2 evenings per month.
The Activities Assistant supports educational, recreational, and social activities to meet residents' needs across facilities, working with the Activities Director. They help plan, schedule, and lead monthly activities using recreational and hobby equipment.
Essential Job Responsibility
- Foster a welcoming, social atmosphere for residents.
- Plan and post activities in advance; make changes as needed and promote events to residents and staff.
- Train and manage volunteers for the Brandon Home location.
- Organize transportation and logistics for resident outings.
- Work with the Chaplain to schedule meaningful spiritual events.
- Lead daily activities, adjusting as necessary.
- Host group activities and one-on-one visits with residents.
- Track resident participation and engagement, documenting in Point Click Care.
- Provide individualized activities for residents who cannot attend group events.
- Support secured neighborhood residents with sensory activities, entertainment, and visits.
- Order supplies needed for activities with approval from the Activities Director.
- Share resident updates in Care Conferences with the care team.
- Build community relationships to support the Bethany mission and engage residents.
- Maintain and update the Bethany Home mobile library.
- Attend the required meetings and perform other assigned duties.
- Uphold a resident-centered approach to caregiving and service.
- Comprehensive training program for non-certified candidates
- Career advancement opportunities in healthcare
- Supportive and nurturing work environment
- Generous Referral and Retention bonuses
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement account with employer match
- Scholarship opportunities for career advancement
- Generous PTO Accrual from day one
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Shift and Weekend differential pay
- And much more!
- Must be a highly motivated individual to motivate residents in a therapeutic manner.
- Experience in working with older adult population
- CNA Certified or the ability to become certified.
- Must be able to pass our background and drug test.
- Must have reliable transportation.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
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