Activities Assistant
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Pivotal Health Care
Lenexa, KS, US
Summary
The Activities Assistant supports the Activities Director in planning and executing programs to enrich the lives of residents. They are responsible for maintaining activity logs, supervising volunteers, and practicing resident-centered care daily.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Westchester Village of Lenexa - Lenexa, KS, Position Type: Full Time & Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Westchester Village is an innovative, beautiful, 5 star, boutique style senior living community. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life! Our Community offers several levels of living including: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care.
In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members.
Benefits: We value and are grateful for our Team Members. Below is a snapshot of our benefits to foster health and happiness for our team:
Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only)
Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family.
401(k) with company match
PTO
Holiday Premium Pay
Volunteer Time Off
Competitive Wages & Shift Differentials
Referral Bonus
Service Award Bonus
Career Path Development
Tuition Assistance & Certification Course Payment
Fun & engaging team environment
If you're in search of a family based organization with a culture of care and you have a passion for seniors - keep reading!
Role:
We are seeking a dedicated Activities Assistant to join our team! The Activities Assistant responsible for assisting the Activities Director with a program of activities at the community. The Activities Assistant has the ability to communicate effectively and advocate for Elder centered/directed care to team members, families, physicians, allied health professionals and the at large community.
Responsibilities:
The Senior Living Activities Assistant participate in activities with residents of the community.
The Senior Living Activities Assistant maintains department activity logs and documentation.
The Senior Living Activities Assistant understands, practices and communicates resident directed/centered care on a daily basis as it relates to the activities department.
The Senior Living Activities Assistant plans activities as directed by supervisor.
The Senior Living Activities Assistant works with the resident and family councils.
The Senior Living Activities Assistant has the ability to direct and supervise volunteers.
The Senior Living Activities Assistant helps with Dietary if requested.
hysical requirements of this position:
Lift and/or carry
Up to 30 lbs
Frequently
Lift
Up to 50 lbs
Occasionally
Assist with resident transfer
Occasionally
Reach above, at & below shoulder height
Frequently
Push/Pull
Up to 50 lbs
Frequently
Sit, stand, walk
Intermittent throughout the shift
Twist, bend, crawl, squat, kneel, crouch
Intermittent throughout the shift
Hand manipulation: grasp, handle, torque, finger on controls & equipment
Frequently
Hear, talk, see, taste, smell
Constantly
Summary of Potential Occupational Exposures:
Blood borne pathogens
Direct contact with:
Blood, urine, feces, vomitus, wound exudates, semen/vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal, synovial, pleural, peritoneal, pericardial
Various office products and cleaning chemicals
Temperature changes – moderate exposure
Specific Tasks Creating Potential Exposure:
General resident care / activities involvement
Handling soiled linens and clothing
Qualifications: Qualifications:
High School graduate or equivalent.
Must possess a valid drivers license, class E drivers license and have a good driving record.
Our Community is a part of a family of Retirement Communities which include:
Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS
Maggie’s Place of Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS
Westchester Village, Lenexa, KS
Linden Woods Village, Gladstone, MO
Raintree Village, Lee's Summit, MO
Prairie Vista Village, Altoona, IA
Terrace Glen Village, Marion, IA
Cedar Ridge Village, West Des Moines, IA
Northridge Village, Ames, IA
Kennybrook Village, Grimes, IA
We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law. Our family of retirement communities are proud to be a tobacco-free campus, including but not limited to electronic cigarettes. We follow CMS and CDC protocols and guidelines.
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At Westchester Village of Lenexa, our staff has a philosophy of care that is implemented into the every day operations. Our philosophy is to include dignity, quality, choices, respect and community into what we provide every day. We always strive to fulfill our vision using the value statement as a guide. We are a CCRC and offer four levels of living:
Independent Living
Residential independent living offers the privacy of your own home without the troubles of its care and maintenance. Our independent living residences feature expansive, light-filled floor plans with full kitchens and modern conveniences.
Assisted Living
In addition to amenities included in Residential Independent Living, services available for Assisted Living include:
- Assistance with bathing, dressing, and medication
- Three restaurant-style meals daily
- Wellness checks and a care plan supervised by a registered nurse
- And much more!
Long-Term Care
For the resident, everything we do revolves around the resident and his or her personal well-being. Each and every resident receives the attention of a highly trained team that develops an individualized goal-oriented program designed to foster personal independence and maximize quality of life.
Rehabilitation
After a full assessment by our Health Care Team, we will prepare a resident centered care plan and do everything we can to support your health and well-being during your stay at Westchester Village. Getting to know the person before treating the illness enhances rehabilitation and increases the positive impact on their recovery.
Founded
2010
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Partnership
Headquarters
Overland Park, Kansas
At Westchester Village of Lenexa, our staff has a philosophy of care that is implemented into the every day operations. Our philosophy is to include dignity, quality, choices, respect and community into what we provide every day. We always strive to fulfill our vision using the value statement as a guide. We are a CCRC and offer four levels of living:
Independent Living
Residential independent living offers the privacy of your own home without the troubles of its care and maintenance. Our independent living residences feature expansive, light-filled floor plans with full kitchens and modern conveniences.
Assisted Living
In addition to amenities included in Residential Independent Living, services available for Assisted Living include:
- Assistance with bathing, dressing, and medication
- Three restaurant-style meals daily
- Wellness checks and a care plan supervised by a registered nurse
- And much more!
Long-Term Care
For the resident, everything we do revolves around the resident and his or her personal well-being. Each and every resident receives the attention of a highly trained team that develops an individualized goal-oriented program designed to foster personal independence and maximize quality of life.
Rehabilitation
After a full assessment by our Health Care Team, we will prepare a resident centered care plan and do everything we can to support your health and well-being during your stay at Westchester Village. Getting to know the person before treating the illness enhances rehabilitation and increases the positive impact on their recovery.
Founded
2010
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Partnership
Headquarters
Overland Park, Kansas
