What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant position at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
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Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking an Activity Assistant to join our growing team!!
WHY SHOULD YOU WORK HERE?
We believe in making our people the foundation of who we are. We want a workplace centered on kindness, caring, and compassion where team members meet the high standards and expectations our residents and families deserve. We are proud to offer:
- Competitive wages
- Payactiv – access your earned wages before pay day!
- Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Disability, Accident and other voluntary insurance plans
- Sick, and Holiday Pay
- Vacation available after 90 days of full-time employment
- Free Employee Assistance Program for all employees
- Opportunities for Career Advancement
*Please note that some benefits may only be available to full-time employees and/or certain employee classifications.
OUR WORKPLACE
We are a skilled nursing facility operating 24/7. Our facility is committed to providing the highest quality of care and services assuring human dignity and quality of life for our residents, their families, and our employees.
JOB SUMMARY
The Activity Assistant is a key part of our facility. Some of the job responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
The Activity Assistant position is a full time position and the candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule; this position requires some weekends and evenings. The Activities Aide will be responsible for running activities, creating flyers and other materials, shopping for supplies, assisting with calendar preparation, and other duties.
- Leading scheduled activities programs that inspire spiritual, cognitive, social, physical and creative expressions
- Assisting with the organizing, planning and implementation of programs and opportunities that promote resident well-being
- Enthusiastically promote and communicate programs and events to residents and families
- Passionately motivate and serve residents of varying cognitive and physical abilities
- Interact with families and visitors of our residents
- Ensure excellent communication among staff, residents, and families.
- Create positive resident outcomes.
- Respect others by treating them the way we want to be treated.
- Demonstrate kindness, compassion, honesty, and integrity at all times.
- Help create a culture of superior customer service.
*Please note that this Job Summary outlines the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the employee.
REQUIREMENTS
- Successful criminal background check
- Long-term care facility experience preferred
- Activity Certification preferred
- Musical talent and Community involvement preferred.
EOE
We are committed to ensure fair and equal treatment for everyone we employ and are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Activity Assistant: 1 year (Required)
- Long Term Care: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Wilkesboro, NC 28697 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Wilkesboro, NC 28697: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,557 - $46,963