• Job Description

  Req#: 229416

  Job Details

  Job Location: The Garlands of Barrington - Barrington, IL

  Position Type: Part Time

  Salary Range: Undisclosed

  Job Category: Health Care CNA /Nurse

  Description

  Prairieview Activity Assistant

  Part-time - Every other weekend 8:30-5:00 PM and rotating holiday.

  Part-time - Wednesday, Thursday and alternating Tuesdays 5:00-8:00 PM. Every other Weekends 5:00-8:00 PM

  Hourly Rate - $15.50

  Regardless of position, Garlands employees have the unique opportunity to connect with members, create joy and happiness, mentor positive energy , inspire others and, most of all, be inspired.

  Benefits for Full-time Employees (30 hours + per week)

  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • 401k (with match)
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Life insurance

  All Employees (Full-time and Part-time)

  • Heated, underground parking
  • Complimentary soup and salad bar
  • Employee referral awards
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Uniforms provided

  Principle Accountabilities for Activity Assistant:

  • Assist in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing the activity programs at The Garlands of Barrington.
  • Provide recreation activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, special entertainment, outings, special events and one-on-one visits.
  • Encourage residents to participate in programming by taking the time to personally invite those residents
  • Create an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.
  • Participate in community outings off-campus.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate records of residents' attendance, progress and response to activities in accordance with state and federal regulations.
  • Coordinate activities with other departments, and modify program content, times, and locations as necessary.
  • Distribute the monthly newsletter of activities to every resident, and is able to clearly answer any questions pertaining to the information contained in the newsletter.
  • Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of The Garlands as appointed.
  • Conduct tours of the facility and explain available services to prospective families and residents.
  • Assist with components of move-ins as assigned and directed by the Administrator.

  Qualifications

  
  

  Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities for Activity Assistant:

  • Experience working with Alzheimer’s & Dementia in assisted living or long term care environment
  • Proven customer service skills
  • Compassion, patience and understanding
  • Effective communication skills
  • Must complete 16 hours of Dementia Training within 1 year of hire.

  
  Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
  • Must be able to tolerate long periods of walking and standing
  • Must be able to push customers in wheelchairs.

• About the company

  Embrace The Fine Art of Retirement ®. A Life Care Community in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs. Beautiful homes and surroundings in Barrington IL.

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