Activity Assistant

Prairieview Activity Assistant

Monday, Thursday, every other Friday, and rotating weekends. 5-8pm

Hourly Rate - $15.50

Benefits for Full-time Employees (30 hours + per week)

- Paid time off

- Paid holidays

- 401k (with match)

- Medical, dental and vision insurance

- Short and long-term disability

- Life insurance

All Employees (Full-time and Part-time)

- Heated, underground parking

- Upscale employee break room

- Employee referral awards

- Employee Assistance Program

- Uniforms provided

Principle Accountabilities for Activity Assistant:

- Assist in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing the activity programs at The Garlands of Barrington.

- Provide recreation activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, special entertainment, outings, special events and one-on-one visits.

- Encourage residents to participate in programming by taking the time to personally invite those residents

- Create an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.

- Participate in community outings off-campus.

- Prepare and maintain accurate records of residents' attendance, progress and response to activities in accordance with state and federal regulations.

- Coordinate activities with other departments, and modify program content, times, and locations as necessary.

- Distribute the monthly newsletter of activities to every resident, and is able to clearly answer any questions pertaining to the information contained in the newsletter.

- Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of The Garlands as appointed.

- Conduct tours of the facility and explain available services to prospective families and residents.

- Assist with components of move-ins as assigned and directed by the Administrator.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities for Activity Assistant:

- Experience working with Alzheimers & Dementia in assisted living or long term care environment

- Proven customer service skills

- Compassion, patience and understanding

- Effective communication skills

- Must complete 16 hours of Dementia Training within 1 year of hire.

Physical Requirements:

- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

- Must be able to tolerate long periods of walking and standing

- Must be able to push customers in wheelchairs.