Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $14.75 - $17.75
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Job Description
SHC is a reputable healthcare organization that operates four distinct facilities, each specializing in unique aspects of care and rehabilitation. These include The Elms, a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility focusing on rehabilitation services for all ages; The Pines, which offers individualized care for young adults with Acquired Brain Injuries; The Willows, providing both intermediate and skilled medical and mental health care; and The Woods, a specialized mental health rehabilitation facility (SMHRF) known for its quality recovery program for the mentally ill. This diverse portfolio highlights SHC's commitment to serving a broad range of patient needs with dedication and specialized programming.
The Activity Assistant role at SHC plays a critical part in enriching the lives of patients across these facilities by facilitating diverse and engaging activities. This is a first-shift position aimed at candidates who are enthusiastic about working with special populations, including geriatric, mental health, and rehabilitation patients. The role involves planning and implementing a variety of culturally competent activities that appeal to different interests while ensuring adherence to a structured daily activity calendar. The Activity Assistant is responsible for promoting socialization, encouraging hobbies, supporting religious and spiritual practices, and organizing entertainment and music events to foster a vibrant and inclusive community environment.
Candidates will work closely with patients to maximize their involvement by providing personal invitations, transportation, and reminders, ensuring that the activities contribute significantly to their overall well-being and recovery. The position demands strong organizational skills to complete required documentation and attendance sheets accurately. SHC values inclusivity and equal opportunity employment and offers a supportive atmosphere for new hires, including those without prior experience in long-term care or behavioral health, as training is provided. Additionally, employees benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and other attractive benefits that support work-life balance and personal health.
The Activity Assistant role at SHC plays a critical part in enriching the lives of patients across these facilities by facilitating diverse and engaging activities. This is a first-shift position aimed at candidates who are enthusiastic about working with special populations, including geriatric, mental health, and rehabilitation patients. The role involves planning and implementing a variety of culturally competent activities that appeal to different interests while ensuring adherence to a structured daily activity calendar. The Activity Assistant is responsible for promoting socialization, encouraging hobbies, supporting religious and spiritual practices, and organizing entertainment and music events to foster a vibrant and inclusive community environment.
Candidates will work closely with patients to maximize their involvement by providing personal invitations, transportation, and reminders, ensuring that the activities contribute significantly to their overall well-being and recovery. The position demands strong organizational skills to complete required documentation and attendance sheets accurately. SHC values inclusivity and equal opportunity employment and offers a supportive atmosphere for new hires, including those without prior experience in long-term care or behavioral health, as training is provided. Additionally, employees benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and other attractive benefits that support work-life balance and personal health.
Job Requirements
- Candidates must be 18 years old
- Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Experience with activities, event planning, or teaching preferred
- Experience working in long-term care, behavioral health and/or geriatric health is preferred but willing to train
- Ability to adhere to daily schedules and manage multiple tasks
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to encourage socialization and community involvement
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Experience with activities, event planning or teaching preferred
- Experience working in long-term care, behavioral health, and/or geriatric health preferred
- Ability to provide engaging and culturally competent programming
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Willingness to work with special populations and participate in training
Job Duties
- Provide a variety of activities while offering popular programming on a recurring basis to maintain the interests of participants
- Facilitate activities that are culturally competent and celebrate a variety of ethnicities, holidays, and cultural backgrounds
- Adhere to a daily activity calendar and post in common areas throughout the facility
- Obtain resource materials for conducting assigned activities, including arranging transportation and supervision where required
- Encourage socialization and one-to-one relationships between patients
- Encourage hobbies and provide supplies
- Encourage those who wish to participate in religious activities to attend services, spiritual readings, prayer meetings, and visits with clergy
- Encourage interest in music through entertainment groups, sing-alongs, recitals, and talent shows
- Maximize patient involvement in activities by providing reminders, escorts, personal invitations, and transportation
- Complete and submit attendance sheets and other documentation for all activities
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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