Activities Assistant Jobs

Overview 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. Responsibilities

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