Job Information
Westminster Palms Activities Assistant Health Center in St Augustine, Florida
Description
Located in the heart of World Golf Village, Westminster St. Augustine, a Life Care Retirement Community, is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Activities Assistant Health Center. This position will assist to plan, develop and direct the overall operation of the activities department in accordance with regulatory guidelines and our established policies and procedures and assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet the level of interests and abilities of each resident.
EOE, DFWP - "We honor those who have served."
To learn more about our culture and what it is like to work at Westminster Communities of Florida, follow us on our social channels (Facebook and Instagram) at @WestminsterCareers.
We Offer:
Medical Insurance – three plan options
Dental Insurance – three plan options
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability
Flexible Spending Plans for medical and dependent care
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance – benefit amount is three times annual salary (company paid)
Long Term Disability – (premium paid by company)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance – available to employee, spouse and child(ren)
Hospital Indemnity Plan, Voluntary Group Accident and Voluntary Group Critical Illness
Health Advocate – free assistance with resolving healthcare and insurance related issues
403(b) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing Plan
PTO Hours (hours can be sold in 20 hour increments as long as 80 hours remain afterwards)
Bereavement Leave
Paid Jury Duty
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling for employees and their families
Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 1 year of service)
Resident Scholarship Program to assist in furthering education (after 3 months)
Resident Christmas Fund for team members
Foundation Mercy Fund
Free Flu Shots and Hepatitis B vaccinations
Discounted Meals
Tickets at Work – discount pricing on travel and entertainment options
Training & Career growth
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster and its communities.
Implement and conduct programs as assigned by the Activities Director, encouraging residents to attend. Includes setup prior to and clean-up after completion of activities.
Leads and assists residents groups on community outings.
Conducts one-on-one activities with those residents requiring them.
Completes documentation such as Assessments and Daily Attendance Sheets.
Purchase and organize decorations and supplies for daily activities & holidays.
Assist with decorating Health Center common areas.
This job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description. This job description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Possess a minimum of a high school diploma, with interests in recreation, crafts and music helpful. Must have basic knowledge of food preparation and handling. Certified Nurse Assistant certificate preferred.
Experience and Basic Knowledge:
Must have experience in recreational and activities programs in senior citizens group nursing homes or related activities within the last two years. Must be familiar with dementia or willing to learn about the condition.
Physical and Environmental Requirements: Balancing, Kneeling, Reaching, Crouching, Pulling, Standing, Manual Dexterity, Pushing, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting up to 40 pounds
Sensory and communicative activities with or without prosthetics of this position are: Feeling, Smelling, Hearing, Speaking, Seeing, Tasting
An individual in this position will be exposed to:
Inside and outside environmental conditions
Blood Borne pathogens (low risk)
Physical hazard
Respiratory pathogens
Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress of this position.