Activity Assistant - Part Time

Job Description:

Maquoketa Care Center is looking for a Part-Time Activity Assistant for our evening shift. The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs, in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs of this facility.
• Involve the resident/family in planning activity programs when possible. Involve the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.
• Ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and indicate the resident’s response to the service.
• Assist in preparing activity rooms/areas for scheduled activity programs. Assist in cleaning up activity areas after completing activity functions.
• Assist in the moving/arranging of equipment/supplies to assure that activity areas are ready for scheduled activity functions.
• Assist in development, preparation and disbursement of paperwork, calendars, and more!

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must have availability between 5pm-8pm on weeknights and occasional weekends. 

Education

• High School Diploma/GED

Experience

• Entry Level (0-2 years)

Benefits/Perks:

• Paid Time Off

Location:

Maquoketa, IA