Activities Assistant
- Req. Number: 4501
- Location: Hillcrest Firethorn
- Address: 8601 Firethorn Lane
- City, State: Lincoln, Nebraska
- Posted Date: 5/1/2024
Activities Assistant
Hillcrest Firethorn in Lincoln is looking for a creative, energetic Activities Assistant to join our team!
The Activities Assistant is responsible for planning and implementing therapeutic recreation programs for our residents.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. One weekend a month.
What does Hillcrest have to offer?
What does a day in the life look like?
What should I have to be considered?
Please visit our website and apply online at www.hillcrestcareers.com. Call our recruiting office at 402-682-6572 for more information.
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Hillcrest Firethorn in Lincoln is looking for a creative, energetic Activities Assistant to join our team!
The Activities Assistant is responsible for planning and implementing therapeutic recreation programs for our residents.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. One weekend a month.
What does Hillcrest have to offer?
- Four different health care plans to choose from!
- Vision, dental and life insurance.
- Attendance PTO - earn extra PTO monthly for good attendance.
- Professional development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment for nurses, certifications and more).
- Choose when you get paid with Dayforce Wallet!
- Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.
What does a day in the life look like?
- Develop and lead individual/group recreation programs which encourage patients to exercise their abilities, based on assessed leisure interests.
- Plan and organize events for residents and family members to include weekend and monthly outings.
- Set up all materials needed to conduct recreation programs, supervising all volunteer participation and cleaning.
- Work with volunteers providing direction and positive reinforcement.
What should I have to be considered?
- Excellent people skills and enthusiasm are essential
- 1-2 years of experience with the aging population preferred.
- Dementia experience is preferred.
- Able to work independently with little supervision and have the ability to adapt to change quickly and often.
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist CTRS preferred.
Please visit our website and apply online at www.hillcrestcareers.com. Call our recruiting office at 402-682-6572 for more information.
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