Apostolic Christian Restmor is looking for a part-time Activities Assistant. We have a beautiful facility in Morton, IL, and we pride ourselves in providing the highest quality care to our residents.

POSITION SUMMARY

Implements activity services in accordance with the social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual needs of residents

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Plans, leads, and evaluates assigned programs, at times with a focus on papering activities for residents (ex: foot soaks, nail care, hair care, and bathing)
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of activity room, office, and storage areas
• Tracks residents’ attendance at activities
• Participates in the development of resident goals and interventions through assessment and Care Plan process
• Aids residents to and from activity programs both internally and off-site
• Initiates and maintains intra-facility relations and communication
• Provides supervision of volunteers while engaged in activity programs
• Provides one-to-one interventions for residents as assigned or when those residents are in need of on-call attention
• Designs and upkeeps bulletin boards, resident room calendars, and daily sheets
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with or exposure to individuals with cognitive or functional deficits preferred
• General working knowledge of computers
• High energy level; expressing leadership characteristics and the ability to work independently
• Positive attitude and caring approach required
• Must express a team-oriented attitude
• High level of organization required
• Must be available part-time with potential for full-time and have the ability to work an occasional weekend shift.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequent standing, sitting, walking, pushing/pulling, bending/standing, reaching, climbing. Occasionally lifting up to 25lbs. Some exposure to potentially hazardous equipment, chemicals and infectious waste.