Activities Assistant- Hawthorne Ridge-Per Diem

Trinity Health · United States

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Per Diem (per staffing needs) Schedule needed to cover shifts when assistants are on vacation and assistance needed for other staffing shortages Eddy Hawthorne Ridge is seeking a per diem Activities Assistant for our Memory Care Unit. On-the-job training will be provided for the right candidate. What Makes Hawthorne Ridge a Great Place to Work? Hawthorne Ridge is a beautiful community with a supportive staff and innovative approach to caring for the aging population. Our campus houses a 54-bed Memory Care, 50-apartment Independent Living, and 12-bed traditional Assisted Living. We have a beautiful bistro on-site, available for made-to-order lunches. The Position and Our Ideal Candidate Our Activities colleagues come from a variety of backgrounds, including health care, creative fields, and more! The successful candidate wishes to make a difference in people’s lives and be a partner to our elders in their pursuit of life enrichment; is enthusiastic and energetic; organized; has a positive attitude; is driven; creative and compassionate. Dementia experience preferred. The Activities Assistant is responsible for creating and leading activities programs which reflect resident interests. The Day-to-Day

• Plan and lead life enrichment programs in accordance with resident interests – 3 to 4 programs each day
• Know the unique interests of residents and encourage them to participate in program offerings
• Occasionally drive company vehicle for outings (must be willing to drive 14-passenger van)
• Incorporate opportunities to foster memorable experiences for residents
• Ensure materials are left out for all planned activities taking place after your scheduled shift ends
• Assist in planning monthly calendar of programs
• Keep activities supplies in neat and orderly condition, alerting Activities Director when supplies are needed

• Valid license
• High School Diploma