Activities Assistant

VOA Lee County Health Care Facility, Inc

Fort Myers, FL, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Travel & Tourism

Job Description

Come join our awesome team as an Activities Assistant at The Preserve! Offering a competitive hourly rate, based on experience!

The Preserve is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Located on the corner of Plantation Road and 6 Mile Cypress Parkway in beautiful Fort Myers, we provide Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Skilled Care Services (Post-Acute Rehabilitation & Long-term care).

Schedule - W1: Fri/Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur W2: Fr/Sat/Tues/Wed/Thur

Benefit Highlights:

“refer a friend” bonuses
403(b) Retirement Plan;
Career scholarships;
Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)
Pay In Lieu of Benefits Program; earn up to 18% more in pay!
NetSpend – Get paid early: Tap into 50% of your earnings after payday.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Activities Assistant is responsible for coordinating social, recreational, purposeful and spiritual activities to residents, whose needs include psychological, physical, and cognitive challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred. Preference given to persons who have completed courses in therapeutic recreation.
Minimum one year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
If operating company vehicle you must be twenty-one (21) years of age and meet the MVR organization standards.
Ability to read, understand and follow written and oral instructions; to prepare written reports and documentation.
Ability to work with residents of varying levels of responsiveness.
Motor coordination and manual dexterity required in working with craft projects and other resident activities.
Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during evenings and weekends for planned activities events.
Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Perform defined work routines and daily assignments, using various department supplies and equipment, as assigned by the Therapeutic Recreation Director.
Assist with social activities and recreational programs that provide spiritual, physical, social, and intellectual challenges for facility residents.
Assist Therapeutic Recreation Director in coordinating Residents' Council meetings.
Assist with coordinating printing and supply needs for activities and special events.
Perform assigned cleaning responsibilities of equipment and work areas.
Initiate reporting and documentation procedures as assigned.
Submit supply/equipment requisitions and all reimbursable activity expenses to the Therapeutic Recreation Director for approval, following defined departmental policy.
Assist with the development, printing and distribution of resident newsletter.
Be knowledgeable of federal, state, and facility's rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Therapeutic Recreation Director.

Come join our team and learn why Volunteers of America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 6 years running by its employees and our employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”.

Take pride in helping others and join us today!

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.