PT Activities Assistant

Are you looking to join a team of dedicated and passionate caregivers? If you have experience as an Activities Assistant, Oak Ridge Care Center is the place for you!

The ideal candidate has prior experience working with older adults, demonstrates patience and compassion, and is able to adapt activities to meet a wide range of physical and cognitive abilities. The Activities Assistant works closely with the Activities Director and care team to create a safe, meaningful, and enjoyable environment for all participants.

At Oak Ridge Care Center we believe we must have a strong team so each and every one of our caregivers can do what we do best - Give Great Care. If you are ready to help build our team and to be celebrated, apply now!

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Access NEXT DAY PAY!
• Flexible Scheduling
• Generous PTO Benefit - start earning PTO hours starting on Day 1!
• Time and a half pay for Holidays worked
• Family atmosphere and caring co-workers
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Refer a friend bonus

Activities Assistant - HOURS OF WORK

• Tuesday and Thursday – 10:30am - 6:30pm
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required

Activities Assistant - REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in long term care, activity assistant, or related field. 1 year preferred.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• Critical thinking skills, strong motivation, professional and creative balanced with a light/fun approach.
• Conduct activities, but not limited to crafts, table games, baking, discussion groups, music, exercise, and 1:1 visits and sensory stimulation group/visits.
• Assist and guide all residents in-group activities held in the facility as well as on community outings.
• Invite, and assist or escort residents to and from activities.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records of resident’s attendance at activities on a daily basis and any other forms deemed necessary to the general departmental operations.
• Assist in the maintenance of equipment, supplies, and upkeep of the activity office and store room.
• Take part in the total treatment plan of residents by assessing resident leisure interests, developing plan of care, involved with inter-disciplinary team, and quarterly progress notes on residents when requested by the Director of Activity.
• Assist in the planning and conducting of large activities including but not limited to socials, special theme parties, holiday parties, movies, happy hour, religious groups, bingo, and volunteer groups.
• Attend all department and facility In-service meetings.
• Demonstrate knowledge and implementation of all facility and departmental objectives, policies, and procedures as stated in the policy and procedure manual including the Federal and State policies and procedures.
• Encourage all residents to participate in the activity programs.
• Assure the care, safety, and well-being of the residents throughout activities as well as transporting residents to and from community outings.
• One on one visits with residents for socialization and sensory stimulation according to resident needs.
• Assist with bulletin boards, birthday signs, monthly calendar, and other decorating and display materials.
• Use any spare time on the unit with the residents, helping out where needed.
• Any and all other duties as assigned by the Director of Activities.

Oak Ridge Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16