PART TIME (15 hrs. a week)-Activities Assistant

Description

WE’RE HIRING! JOIN OUR FUN ACTIVITIES TEAM!

Caldwell Care of Cascadia is looking to add a fun, energetic, and compassionate team member to our Activities Department! If you love making people smile, building connections, and having fun while you work, this might be the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re looking for someone to join our team part-time, approximately 15 hours per week , working preferably two 7.5-hour shifts on Sundays and Mondays .

What will you do?

• •Coordinate individualized, one-on-one activities tailored to our residents’ interests and needs.
• •Help make each resident’s day a little brighter through meaningful engagement and connection.
• •Plan and host one evening group activity per month for our wonderful residents.

Why join us?

You’ll get to work alongside some of the best people in the valley while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being creative, connecting with others, and bringing joy to those around them!

If you’re looking for a part-time position where you can have fun, build relationships, and make a difference every day, we’d love to meet you!

An Activities Assistant organizes and participates in person-centered activity programming, including one to one interventions, small region facilitation and large region presentations. Capable of documenting individual participation and value of approaches in medical record. Must demonstrate creativity and strong interest in engaging with residents/patients.

Essential Functions

• •Assists the Activities Manager, as needed.
• •Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the resident population.
• •Fosters a sense of community within the facility.
• •Leads and participates in individual and group activities.
• •Utilizes a variety of models to achieve individualized programming, such as normalization activities, pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, etc.
• •Assists with decorating the facility and preparing for special events and seasonal parties.
• •Develops and posts monthly calendar as a planning resource for residents and families.
• •Participates in recreational programs for residents confined to their rooms.
• •Promotes volunteer efforts in the community.
• •Maintains records of activities and attendance.
• •Stores activity equipment and supplies and cleans area after conclusion of the activity.
• •Utilizes the biopsychosocial model to support resident well-being.
• •Provides or arranges for comfort/support to residents and families, when needed.
• •Punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards. Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• •Demonstrated willingness to learn new modalities and approaches.
• •Good listener.
• •Builds rapport easily.
• •Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• •Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• •Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• •Able to work with residents/families facing end of life issues.

Requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each

state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.