Activities Assistant Jobs

FutureCare Capital Region located in Landover is hiring Activities Assistant to join the team ! At FutureCare our Activities Assistants work under the direction of the Activities Director in the organization, development, and implementation of the facility activity program They also assist the Activities Director in providing entertainment, inter-communication, socialization, exercise, relaxation, and opportunities for creative and religious expression.

Voted 11 years in a row in The Baltimore Sun as a “Top Workplace” and recognized in US Newsweek's publication as “Best Nursing Home”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We offer an Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Referral Bonus, Employee Assistance Plan, Tuition Assistance, Career Growth Ladder, and a 401K Plan.

• Assist with fulfilling the sensory needs of those bedridden as well as LYFE participants
• Assist in making daily announcements for R.O., information, weather, resident’s/staff birthday, etc.
• Orient and supervise volunteers along with Director
• Abide by the standards identified in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan
• Report any observed hazards to proper department
• Assist with many activity programs held daily, to improve the quality of life through promotion of physical, mental, and spiritual well being
• Strong desire to work with the elderly or disabled
• 1 year experience working in a skill nursing facility environment preferred
• Assist in planning the monthly calendar of activities and suggest ideas for future planning
• Previous experience in arts/crafts and/or music highly desirable
• Ability to handle emotional and behavioral disturbance
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings as scheduled
• Ability to be vivacious and patient in interactions with residents
• Document inventory of supplies
• Attend administrative meetings as designated
• Attend care plan when assigned
• Document attendance to activities and complete individual participation records
• Communicate with organization representatives within the community who visit the facility
• Act as representative of the Department in the absence of the Director
• Work with volunteers during activities
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Collaborate with other staff members in conducting events
• Assist and participate with scheduled outings outside of the facility
• Report any malfunctioning equipment to proper department
• Communicate with Activities director regarding daily problems, concerns and issues dealing with resident’s behavior

ID: 2023-19820

Shift: All

External Company URL: http://www.futurecarehealth.com

Street: 1051 Brightseat Road