Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $15.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Flexible Hours
fun work environment
Competitive wages
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Fitness facility onsite
Paid Time Off
career advancement
Job Description
Westminster Oaks is a prominent upscale Life Plan Community and Health Center situated in Tallahassee. This church-related, not-for-profit community service organization is deeply committed to serving older adults and individuals with special needs by providing outstanding residential and health care facilities. Westminster Oaks prides itself on creating a nurturing and supportive environment aimed at enhancing the quality of life for all residents through compassionate care, diverse programming, and a committed team of professionals. The community focuses on fostering independence, dignity, and security among residents while offering a variety of services tailored to meet their specific needs. With its strong foundation... Show More
Job Requirements
- minimum of a high school diploma
- 1-2 years of experience in recreational activity programs for senior adults preferred
- ability to carry out daily hands-on activities with compassion and enthusiasm
- ability to implement age-appropriate activities considering residents' abilities and dignity
- strong interpersonal skills to spend time with residents and promote well-being
- ability to assist with preparation and distribution of activity materials
- ability to maintain and update resident preference records
- ability to maintain accurate attendance and behavioral records
- timely submission of documentation to supervisors
- ability to assist with purchasing materials for activities
- ability to positively promote activities and encourage participation
Job Qualifications
- minimum of a high school diploma with interested in recreation crafts and music helpful
- 1-2 years' experience in recreational activity programs for senior adults in nursing homes or related activities preferred
Job Duties
- carry out daily hands-on activities in a courteous compassionate and enthusiastic manner which promotes a feeling of well-being and security in residents
- implement age appropriate activities for residents in a manner appropriate for residents' abilities and which take dignity issues and physical limitations into consideration
- spend time with individual residents spontaneously as needs arise to promote feeling of well-being and security
- assist with the preparation of the monthly activity material
- distribute calendars and special event notices
- update and maintain the resident likes and dislikes for planning purposes
- fill in daily activity boards on each floor with dates and times of scheduled activities
- maintain records of program event attendance and notations of any notice of behavioral or physical issues with residents which affect their abilities to participate in programs or which interfere with effective programming for other residents
- submit documentation and or notations to supervisor in a timely manner
- assist the supervisor with purchasing needs material for daily or monthly activities for residents
- positively promote activities and encourage resident participation
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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