Activities Assistant - Frostburg, United States - Peace Healthcare at Mountain City Center

Peace Healthcare at Mountain City Center

Verified Company

Frostburg, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Peace Healthcare at Mountain City Center is committed to providing excellence in the care and services to those we serve. We are seeking positive, caring individuals to join our team and provide quality care to our residents
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Why work for us? We are a beautiful skilled nursing facility with a calm environment focusing on employee appreciation and positive work culture, offering benefits including:

Newly increased hourly wages
Experience Based Pay Scale
Paid Training
Flexible Scheduling

Peace Healthcare at Mountain City Center is a 89-bed skilled nursing facility, located in Frostburg, Maryland. Our top priority is providing respectful, compassionate and exceptional care to seniors in Frostburg, and the surrounding community. We treat our residents like family from the moment you arrive.

We're proud to provide comprehensive senior care, including 24/7 skilled nursing care, memory care, respite care, hospice care, rehabilitation and many more.

We are seeking part-time employees to work 8- or 12-hour shifts and become part of our growing team.

Both full and part time employees are eligible for benefits after a probationary period with minimum hour requirements

Additional benefits include:

Paid time off
Paid holidays
Extra holiday pay
401k Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Referral Bonuses

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to bend, reach, walk, sit, stand and push/pull as the position requires
Must be capable of lifting up to 25lbs.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Activities Assistant is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and implementing activities both within the facility and on community outings.

These activities must comply with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures.

Under the direction of the Activities Director, the Activities Assistant will ensure that an ongoing program of activities is maintained to meet the interests and physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being of each resident according to their comprehensive assessments

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with the Activities Director to plan, develop, and execute daily, weekly, and monthly resident activities.Safely transport residents to and from appointments or external outings using the facility's transport vehicle as needed. This includes ensuring that residents are properly secured in the vehicle, following all traffic laws and regulations, and providing assistance to residents as they enter and exit the vehicle.Support the facility's philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals and objectives.Foster a warm, personal, positive, and calm atmosphere throughout the facility.Provide guidance to staff on the importance of life enrichment and other areas related to residents' quality of life.Safely transport residents to appointments or external outings using the facility's transport vehicle as needed.Attend training, educational classes, and orientation programs to maintain certification and enhance the quality of care.Conduct oneonone activity therapy sessions with residents to provide sensory stimulation and promote cognitive, physical, and emotional wellbeing. These sessions may include activities such as art therapy, music therapy, reminiscence therapy, or other forms of sensory stimulation tailored to the individual needs and preferences of each resident.Plan and lead group activities that support residents' personal progress and wellbeing. These activities may include exercise classes, social events, educational programs, or other group activities that promote socialization, physical activity, cognitive stimulation, and emotional wellbeing among residents.**_

Simply apply, call or stop in to meet with a member of our new leadership team to discuss why you should become part of our team_