Activities Assistant - Avamere Junction City

Activities Assistant

Status: Part-Time

Work Week: Saturday through Monday

Location: Avamere Rehab of Junction City - 530 Birch Street, Junction City, OR 97448

Apply at Teamavamere.com

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs, in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your superiors.

If you have a passion for helping others, then look no further, we would love to have you join the Avamere Family.

Employee Perks:


* Tuition assistance


* Mentorship opportunities & Career development


* Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services and more


* Generous employee referral bonus program


* Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)


* 401K retirement plan with employer match


* Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

Responsibilities:


* Set up, implement, and clean up resident group and individual activities


* Coordinate with other departments as necessary and in conjunction with resident care plans


* Ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and indicate the resident's response to the service


* Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, report, etc., and submitting such to the Activity Director as required


* Supervise scheduled resident smoking breaks outdoors to ensure the safety of residents

Qualifications:


* High school diploma or equivalent


* Must have experience in an activities, social or recreation program, or similar experience working in a healthcare setting Long Term Care.


* Valid Class C driver's license


* Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language


* Able to self-direct, switch directions, and complete tasks despite frequent interruptions


* Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action


* Able to sit, stand, and walk frequently throughout the work day


* Possess patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as being willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify