Activity Assistant Healthcare Apply
Full job description
Come explore Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community. Nestled on 125 acres in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Deerfield is an outstanding senior living community with a resort-like atmosphere. Our activities team is a valued part of our care environment. Come do what you do best in a workplace where you can grow your skills and grow beautiful relationships with our incredible residents at the same time.
We have opportunities for a part-time Activity Assistant working three days per week plus every other Saturday. No early morning and not late nights. Earn at least $17/hour (more with experience and participate in our part-time benefits including paid-time off, employee assistance program, scholarship program and much more.
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and every other Saturday
Time: 8:30- 5:00
Your work will include:
Aid residents in small or large-group activities
Promote resident interest in recreational activities such as arts/crafts, music, exercise, pet therapy, spiritual programs and resident socials
Gear activities to resident interest and capacity
Provide 1-1 visits with residents who prefer a personal room setting
Assist in documentation of activities and patient participation
Contribute to resident care planning
Maintain activity equipment and supplies
Other duties as assigned
Our employees enjoy access to many community amenities and a workplace culture that seamlessly blends heart and mind. No previous experience required but a commitment to providing care, companionship and excellent communication in a care setting is imperative. High school diploma or GED required. Ability to read, write and speak English is required, as well as the ability to lift at least 25 pounds, as well as mobility that allows for supporting our residents by pushing wheelchairs, bending, stooping and/or kneeling.
Deerfield is faith-based, nonprofit, open to all, and provides a continuum of services to empower residents to live life to the fullest. We enrich the lives of those who live and work at Deerfield and commit to be a leader in the field of aging services. We provide a non-smoking campus and our employees provide either proof of COVID vaccine or provide a validated religious or medical exemption form. All new employees must successfully complete a background check and drug screen as part of our onboarding process.
Deerfield is committed to providing access, equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individual with disabilities in all aspects of our employment, our services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation or for additional information, contact us at askhr@deerfieldwnc.org.
We have opportunities for a part-time Activity Assistant working three days per week plus every other Saturday. No early morning and not late nights. Earn at least $17/hour (more with experience and participate in our part-time benefits including paid-time off, employee assistance program, scholarship program and much more.
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and every other Saturday
Time: 8:30- 5:00
Your work will include:
Aid residents in small or large-group activities
Promote resident interest in recreational activities such as arts/crafts, music, exercise, pet therapy, spiritual programs and resident socials
Gear activities to resident interest and capacity
Provide 1-1 visits with residents who prefer a personal room setting
Assist in documentation of activities and patient participation
Contribute to resident care planning
Maintain activity equipment and supplies
Other duties as assigned
Our employees enjoy access to many community amenities and a workplace culture that seamlessly blends heart and mind. No previous experience required but a commitment to providing care, companionship and excellent communication in a care setting is imperative. High school diploma or GED required. Ability to read, write and speak English is required, as well as the ability to lift at least 25 pounds, as well as mobility that allows for supporting our residents by pushing wheelchairs, bending, stooping and/or kneeling.
Deerfield is faith-based, nonprofit, open to all, and provides a continuum of services to empower residents to live life to the fullest. We enrich the lives of those who live and work at Deerfield and commit to be a leader in the field of aging services. We provide a non-smoking campus and our employees provide either proof of COVID vaccine or provide a validated religious or medical exemption form. All new employees must successfully complete a background check and drug screen as part of our onboarding process.
Deerfield is committed to providing access, equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individual with disabilities in all aspects of our employment, our services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation or for additional information, contact us at askhr@deerfieldwnc.org.
