Activities Assistant - Warsaw Meadows Care Center
Warsaw, IN 46580
About the Job
Warsaw Meadows Care Center is looking for an Activities Assistant to join our skilled nursing facility in Warsaw, IN.
The Activities Assistant conducts activities for residents, under the direction of the Director of Activities.
Shift Available: Part time, up-to 20 hours/week, and every 3rd weekend required.
The Activities Assistant is responsible for ensuring that the emotional, recreational, and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.
- Assists residents to accomplish normal activities of living, ex: writing letters, making phone calls, registering to vote, etc.
- Assists with record keeping of residents’ progress and activity attendance.
- Assist mail delivery, escorting residents to the activity programs, flower/plant care within the facility, pet/fish care, preparation of monthly newsletter, fund-raising efforts, and making morning announcements over the P.A. system.
- Directs or carries out a program of activities that will provide entertainment, inter-communication, exercise, relaxation, and opportunities to express creative talents and fulfill basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs as planned by the Activities Director.
- Provides the resident with craft supplies, materials, and equipment and supervises patients during craft activities.
- Helps the residents to utilize their potential by encouraging them to work on crafts, paints, etc.
Qualifications:
- A graduate of an accredited high school or GED is preferred.
- Previous long-term care or experience working with the elderly or disabled is desirable
- Must be 18 years and older.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Telemedicine Services
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Optional Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation, personal days, and both company and state-mandated sick leave
- DailyPay: Access your earned wages daily, with the option to withdraw them anytime for a small fee.
- Education Benefits: Receive up to $5,250 annually for tuition assistance* or up to $2,625 per year to help pay down a Non-Federal Nursing Student Loan!*
Benefits, bonuses, and variable compensation are subject to state regulations and may vary based on factors like employment status (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade, location, and length of service.