Westminster Oaks is a large upscale Life Plan Community and Health Center located in Tallahassee. We are a church related, not-for-profit community service organization dedicated and committed to providing services for older adults and persons with special needs by creating and administering excellent residential and health care facilities.

We are seeking a part-time Activities Assistant for Assisted Living and Memory Care.  The Activities Assistant plans, develops and directs the residential assisted living operation of the activities department in accordance with regulatory guidelines and our established policies and procedures and assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet the level of interests and abilities of each resident.  Starting pay is $13.50 - 15.00/hr depending on experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Carry out daily, hand-on activities in a courteous, compassionate and enthusiastic manner which promotes a feeling of well-being and security in residents. Implement age appropriate activities for residents in a manner appropriate for residents’ abilities and which take dignity issues & physical limitations into consideration. Spend time with individual residents spontaneously, as needs arise, to promote feeling of well-being and security. Assist with the preparation of the monthly activity material; distribute calendars and special event notices. Update and maintain the “Resident Likes & Dislikes” for planning purposes. Fill in Daily Activity Boards on each floor, with dates & times of scheduled activities. Maintain records of program/event attendance and notations of any notice of behavioral or physical issues with residents which affect their abilities to participate in programs or which interfere with effective programming for other residents. Submit documentation and/or notations to supervisor in a timely manner. Assist the supervisor with purchasing needs/material for daily or monthly activities for residents. Positively promote activities and encourage resident participation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of a high school diploma, with interested in recreation. crafts and music helpful. 1-2 years' experience in recreational activity programs for senior adults in nursing homes or related activities preferred.

Join the Westminster Family today! We offer:

Flexible Hours Fun Work Environment Competitive Wages Health Insurance Dental Insurance Fitness Facility Onsite Paid Time Off Career Advancement And More!

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