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Bay Square at Yarmouth is looking for a compassionate Full Time Activity Assistant/Van Driver to join our team!
Hourly Rate: $17.75-19.00/hr
The Activity Assistant organizes and implements programs designed to meet the individual needs of our residents. The program is intended to fulfill basic psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs while promoting self-esteem in a caring, nurturing environment. The Activity Assistant supports and assists the Activity Director in all necessary programming.
Activity Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:
• Assists in the development and implementation of an innovative daily program for residents
• Leads and implements one-on-ones, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule
• Supports, encourages and directs independent activity pursuits, both individually and in small groups
• Supports the resident’s abilities by understanding that all aspects of care can be viewed as an activity
• Demonstrates knowledge about residents in regard to background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity and attention span capability
• Communicates any changes in the residents condition or behavior pattern to Activity Director
The Van Driver is responsible for providing transportation for community residents. This position assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing all activities requiring van transportation as appropriate.
Van Driver Responsibilities:
Maintains vehicles in accordance with warranty requirements and/or internal maintenance plan to ensure safe, working order
• Acts as an Activity Assistant when on excursions; stays with group at all times except for when parking the van
• Transports residents to and from medical appointments, outings and shopping trips
• Monitors resident activity and alerts staff when assistance is necessary to assure resident safety.
We believe in offering our employees meaningful benefits. Below is a sampling of the benefits we offer our associates. To find out more, please apply today!
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