At FutureCare North Point in Dundalk, near Essex is looking for an Activities Assistants. This person will work under the direction of the Activities Director in the organization, development, and implementation of the facility activity program They also assist the Activities Director in providing entertainment, inter-communication, socialization, exercise, relaxation, and opportunities for creative and religious expression.
Voted 12 years in a row in The Baltimore Sun as a “Top Workplace” and recognized in US Newsweek's publication as “Best Nursing Home”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We offer an Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Referral Bonus, Employee Assistance Plan, Tuition Assistance, Career Growth Ladder, and a 401K Plan.
Responsibilities Assist with many activity programs held daily, to improve the quality of life through promotion of physical, mental, and spiritual well beingAssist in making daily announcements for R.O., information, weather, resident’s/staff birthday, etc.Assist with fulfilling the sensory needs of those bedridden as well as LYFE participantsAssist in planning the monthly calendar of activities and suggest ideas for future planningCommunicate with Activities director regarding daily problems, concerns and issues dealing with resident’s behavior Work with volunteers during activitiesOrient and supervise volunteers along with DirectorDocument attendance to activities and complete individual participation recordsAttend care plan when assignedDocument inventory of suppliesAssist and participate with scheduled outings outside of the facilityCommunicate with organization representatives within the community who visit the facilityAct as representative of the Department in the absence of the DirectorAttend administrative meetings as designatedCollaborate with other staff members in conducting eventsAbide by the standards identified in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance PlanReport any malfunctioning equipment to proper departmentReport any observed hazards to proper departmentQualifications
High school graduate or equivalent 1 year experience working in a skill nursing facility environment preferredStrong desire to work with the elderly or disabledPrevious experience in arts/crafts and/or music highly desirableAbility to handle emotional and behavioral disturbanceAbility to be vivacious and patient in interactions with residentsMust be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings as scheduled Interested in this opportunity?
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