Heritage Pointe is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and creative Activity Assistant to join our team and help enrich the lives of our residents through engaging and meaningful programs. The Activity Assistant will play a critical role in ensuring our residents have opportunities to interact, engage, and contribute to our community. This position will provide assistance, leadership, and administrative support, ensure smooth front desk operations, and deliver exceptional customer service while being the welcoming face of Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne.
Responsibilities: - Assist in organizing and leading activities for the residents of the healthcare units, including Memory Care unit.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding conversations with residents and families, unless the health and well-being of the resident is affected.
- Assist with transporting residents and being available during organized activities planned for the Heritage Pointe community.
- Provide 1:1 activity interactions with residents.
- Assist in performing other duties as requested by the Activity Director.
- Complete facility in-services, as required by the facility.
- Maintain good working relations with staff in all departments.
Qualifications: - Friendly and have desire to work with elderly population.
- Good listener, organized, and able to work independently under the direction to other activity staff.
- Able to communicate effectively with staff, residents and families.
- Must know and uphold Resident Rights and resident dignity.
- All applicants will undergo a drug screen, criminal history check, and history and physical as part of the interview process.
Hours: Part-time
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- 403 (b) with company matching
- Paid time off
Work Location: In-person, on-premises, in long term care facility
Qualified, interested candidates are invited to submit their resume for a chance to join our team of dedicated professionals providing exceptional care.
Heritage Pointe (HP) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, HP will take steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR at .