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Activities AssistantSummit Health and Living • Summitville, IN, US
Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant

Summit Health and Living • Summitville, IN, US
16 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role :

The Activities Assistant at Summit Health & Living, plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents in an assisted living and long-term care setting. This position focuses on planning, organizing, and facilitating engaging activities that promote social interaction, mental stimulation, and physical well-being among seniors. The successful candidate will work closely with residents to understand their interests and needs, ensuring that activities are inclusive and tailored to diverse abilities. By fostering a positive and cheerful environment, the Activities Assistant contributes to residents' emotional health and overall satisfaction. This role requires a commitment to professionalism, personal integrity, and continuous improvement through seeking new methods and principles in activity programming.

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Experience working in an assisted living or long-term care setting.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English.
  • Demonstrated personal integrity and highest level of professionalism.
  • Proven ability to work compassionately and respectfully with seniors.
  • Positive and cheerful disposition conducive to creating an uplifting environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience developing activity programs specifically for elderly populations.
  • Knowledge of current trends and evidence-based practices in senior care activities.
  • Ability to adapt activities to accommodate residents with varying cognitive and physical abilities.
  • Additional language skills to support diverse resident populations.

    • Responsibilities :

  • Develop and implement a variety of recreational and therapeutic activities suitable for seniors in a long-term care environment as assigned by supervisor.
  • Engage residents individually and in groups to encourage participation and socialization.
  • Collaborate with healthcare and support staff to ensure activities align with residents' care plans and abilities.
  • Maintain accurate records of activities, attendance, and resident feedback to evaluate program effectiveness as assigned by supervisor.
  • Continuously seek out innovative approaches and best practices to enhance the activity program and resident experience.

    • Skills :

    The required skills such as a cheerful disposition and personal integrity are essential for building trust and rapport with senior residents, fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Understanding the English language enables clear communication with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate activities effectively. Working in assisted living and long-term care settings demands professionalism and empathy, ensuring that all interactions respect residents' dignity and preferences. The ability to seek out new methods and principles allows the Activities Assistant to continuously improve programming, keeping activities fresh, engaging, and beneficial. These skills combined enable the assistant to create meaningful experiences that enhance residents' emotional and physical well-being on a daily basis.

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