Activities Assistant - Resident Services

Activities Assistant– Full Time

The Adrian Dominican Sisters are currently seeking a Full Time Activities Assistant to join our Resident Services Department and assist with and lead activity programs and conduct one on one visits with our Sister residents living at our nursing home and assisted living centers at the Motherhouse campus.

Who we are: We are a team of caregivers and support staff who provide an enriching and compassionate environment to the Adrian Dominican Sisters in their home at the Dominican Life Center, our nursing/retirement home environment on the Adrian Dominican Sisters Motherhouse campus. Our Sisters live in assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing communities and we take great pride in providing our Sisters with the best care and environment in their retirement. We partner with the Adrian Dominican Sisters so that they can continue to carry out their mission even in retirement.

Hours: 8am – 4:30pm Monday - Friday, some Saturdays and holidays, some flexing shifts based on need.

Pay: 16.92 to start

Why choose us?

• Our work place is an amazing and safe home-like atmosphere where you will truly feel like a valued part of the team.
• We have tons of employee incentives and perks! Our Benefit package includes:
• At a very low cost to you if you chose - medical, dental, vision insurance and retirement options.
• We pay for: short/long term disability, life insurance, paid time off, sick pay, holiday pay, bereavement pay, jury duty pay and competitive wages.
• Our Management is supportive and thoughtful and will help you develop professionally.
• Our campus is a unique environment that you will enjoy with beautiful historic buildings, garden and permaculture areas, walking paths and beautiful grounds to explore on your breaks, an exercise and gym space, and break rooms with food and drinks to purchase.
• You can grow with us! We encourage you to explore new opportunities where you can transfer departments after one year of service or move within your department.
• We celebrate every chance we get!....Halloween costume contests, yearly employee recognition parties/cook outs, spirit week, bake sales, chili cook offs, employee and Sister craft shows, fall family festivals, Christmas celebrations and that is just to name a few!
• We have a great resident to staff ratio and getting to know the Sisters is the best part!
• The Sisters are truly amazing to work for and treat us like family!

Responsibilities:

• Lead group activities as directed by supervisor.
• Assist in planning and directing a program of activities for the Residents, including but not limited to social, physical, intellectual, and service oriented activities, both inside and outside the facility.
• Tailor programs considering limitations of Residents (interests and functional) when planning activities.
• Educate other departments about the activity as appropriate.
• Visit with residents on a one-to-one basis as directed for the purposes of providing individual instruction, sensory stimulation, reality orientation and meeting individual goals outlined in Resident's Health Care Plan.
• Report to supervisor Resident response and/or progress to specific approaches utilized.
• While on outings (e.g., shopping, dining out, museums, etc.) assist in transferring and toileting residents when necessary.
• Assist nursing personnel in transporting selected Residents to and from general activity areas.
• Recognize abnormal signs and symptoms which signify a physical change in condition which would require nursing intervention.
• Remain constantly alert for conditions that may interfere with the safety and well-being of Residents during activities.
• Report hazardous conditions to supervisor and/or community Nurse immediately.
• Cross train to assist in other Resident Services areas as needed.
• Attend in-service training and continuing education workshops as directed.
• Ensures all assigned Sisters receive the same high standard of care each shift.
• Establishes and maintains professional boundaries with Sisters regarding emotional involvement, personal relationships, gifts, social media, and off-hours contact.
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures by practicing good safety and health habits while performing duties.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations.

Education and Experience: A High School diploma is required. Must have some health care training. Nursing Assistant experience preferred. Previous activity programming experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge and understanding related to the elderly and ill. Patience, dependability, and ease with flexible scheduling. Ability to work as part of a team. Willingness to participate in on-the-job training. Ability to take initiative in building new programs. Creative thinking skills for group and individual activities. Ability to get along with a variety of personalities in various departments. Dependable driver with valid license.

Physical: Ability to lift at least 35 pounds. Ability to sit, stand, or walk at least 8 hours per day. Must be able to frequently stoop, bend, reach, and carry approximately 35 pounds. Must be sighted and capable of hearing. Possess good physical, mental, and emotional health. Annual influenza vaccination is required for this position.

Other Related Titles: Activities Assistant, Resident Care Activities Assistant, Companion, Caregiver, Home Care Aide, Elder Care Companion, Homemaker, Assisted Living Aide, Assisted Living Companion, Care Assistant, Nurse Aide, Resident Care Aide, Resident Care Associate, Resident Care Assistant, Patient Care Aide, Patient Care Assistant, Activity Aide, Resident Activity Aide.