Overview:

At FutureCare our Activities Assistants work under the direction of the Activities Director in the organization, development, and implementation of the facility activity program They also assist the Activities Director in providing entertainment, inter-communication, socialization, exercise, relaxation, and opportunities for creative and religious expression.  

Voted 12 years in a row in The Baltimore Sun as a “Top Workplace” and recognized in US Newsweek's publication as “Best Nursing Home”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We offer an Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Referral Bonus, Employee Assistance Plan, Tuition Assistance, Career Growth Ladder, and a 401K Plan.

Responsibilities:

Assist with many activity programs held daily, to improve the quality of life through promotion of physical, mental, and spiritual well being

Assist in making daily announcements for R.O., information, weather, resident’s/staff birthday, etc.

Assist with fulfilling the sensory needs of those bedridden as well as LYFE participants

Assist in planning the monthly calendar of activities and suggest ideas for future planning

Communicate with Activities director regarding daily problems, concerns and issues dealing with resident’s behavior 

Work with volunteers during activities

Orient and supervise volunteers along with Director

Document attendance to activities and complete individual participation records

Attend care plan when assigned

Document inventory of supplies

Assist and participate with scheduled outings outside of the facility

Communicate with organization representatives within the community who visit the facility

Act as representative of the Department in the absence of the Director

Attend administrative meetings as designated

Collaborate with other staff members in conducting events

Abide by the standards identified in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan

Report any malfunctioning equipment to proper department

Report any observed hazards to proper department

Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent

1 year experience working in a skill nursing facility environment preferred

Strong desire to work with the elderly or disabled

Previous experience in arts/crafts and/or music highly desirable

Ability to handle emotional and behavioral disturbance

Ability to be vivacious and patient in interactions with residents

Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings as scheduled