Activities Assistant - Claremore, United States - Claremore Skilled Nursing & Therapy

Description

Are you an outgoing, energetic and reliable individual with a passion for serving seniors? Do you have boundless energy, a loving heart and GREAT people skills? Will you work closely with our residents to understand what THEY want to do? We currently have an opening for a full-time member of our Activities team.

As the Activities Assistant, it is your goal to assist with programming that encourages socialization, mental engagement and physical activity while improving the skills of daily living and expanding personal interests and education.

Programs should reflect the varied interests and personalities of our residents while offering opportunities for new experiences.

Responsibilities and Purpose

Working with team members and residents as well as drawing from assessed resident preferences and choices, design and implement a dynamic, engaging and meaningful activity program that caters to social, cultural, educational, wellness, recreational, occupational, creative and spiritual needs.

Provide one-to-one programming for residents who cannot participate in a group setting.
Complete assessments, monthly notes and other documentation as directed. Ensure that documentation adheres to state and federal guidelines.
Resident Companion.
Plan and run activities that encourage socialization and relationship development.
Engage minds and bodies with a variety of social, recreational, occupational, physical, creative and spiritual programming.
Chart the activities you lead.

Work with residents, staff members and the general public to grow a sense of community within the home and maintain their connectedness to the world-at-large.

Desired Experience and Education

Basic computer skills, such as Microsoft Office required.
Completion of Oklahoma certified activities training program preferred.
One or more (1+) year of activities experience in a healthcare setting is strongly preferred.
One or more (1+) year of work in a skilled nursing facility, LTC, hospice or LTAC preferred.
CNA certification helpful but not required.
Benefits

We offer competitive pay commensurate with experience.

All full-time employees are eligible for benefits including:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Career Ladder, Education Fund and Scholarship Opportunities
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Retirement Benefit (No Cost to You)

Ask the hiring manager for more details.

Own Your Future

We are 100% employee-owned by members of the community we serve. Being an employee-owner means your effort is rewarded annually by allocating company shares to your ESOP retirement plan.

The ESOP benefit costs you nothing, requires no contributions and is paid to every employee who works 1000+ hours per year and is with us on December 31st of each plan year.

Ask any other prospective employer if they provide you with a no-cost retirement plan in addition to your optional 401(k) program with matching.

Learn more about vesting and other ESOP details from your hiring manager.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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