Activities Assistant

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visit friendship.us for more information.

Friendship is looking for an Activities Assistant to join our Friendship Health and Rehab South team, located in Roanoke, VA. The Activities Assistant is responsible for the overall promotion, organization, and leadership of recreation programs.

Shifts Available:

• Full-Time: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Includes every other weekend. Holidays as needed.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Leads or assists with group activities under the supervision of the Director
• Provides and plans activities for each individual to include music, sensory stimulation, touch and tactile therapy, reminiscent and cognitive therapy, spiritual activities, arts, crafts, games, exercises, horticulture, pet therapy, and field trips
• Provides activities for residents’ interest (past and present), physical, mental, and psychosocial needs
• Leads one-on-one activity sessions with residents who are unable to attend groups due to physical/mental capabilities or who refuse activities
• Matches innovative recreation with individual needs and motivates participation in activities
• Maintains good attendance and arrives/departs work at the scheduled time
• Position requires working one weekend a month as the schedule allows and an occasional evening/holidays. Normal hours will be 8:30 am to 5 pm
• Supervises volunteers as needed or as deemed necessary by the Activities Director
• Arranges and sets up designated rooms and areas for scheduled activities
• Receives, stores, issues and cleans specified equipment for scheduled activities, keeping within guidelines with infection control policies
• Works well with volunteers, family, co-workers, and outside community
• Attends in-services required by Activities Director and Friendship Retirement Administration

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience in a long-term care/rehabilitation facility preferred
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

Benefits for Full Time Positions:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)

Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.