Activities Assistant
Activities Assistant
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USD 15 - 16
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Job Description
Salary will be between $15.00 to $16.00 per hour based on experience
FullTime position working 37.50 hours per week plus fulltime benefits
Work schedule will be within the hours of 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday
Easterseals Florida is looking for a compassionate detailoriented and creative individual to join our team as an Activities Assistant at Altrusa House our adult day health care center in Gainesville. This role supports adults (18 and older) with disabilities including those with dementia and related disorders.
As an Activities Assistant you will work closely with the Center Director to deliver engaging recreational therapeutic and social activities. Your role is vital in promoting active participation enhancing the leisure experiences of our clients and helping them achieve their highest level of independence. Additionally you will provide essential personal care to clients ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
What we offer:
- Live and on demand Professional Development opportunities
- Medical Dental and Vision Plans
- Paid Holidays Vacation Sick and Personal Time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Several Supplemental Insurance Policies
- 403B Savings Plan
- Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
- Work Life Balance
- The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization
A snapshot of what youll do:
- Assist in developing the monthly calendar of activities
- Assist with planning and participating in community outings and special activities
- Provide quality recreational therapeutic social and informative activities
- Provide a safe stimulating and funfilled day
- Motivate clients and promote client interaction
- Provide personal care to clients assisting with daily living activities (toileting bathing ambulating transfers feeding and changing of clothes)
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required and at least one year of experience providing care to persons with disabilities dementia or other memory related disorders
- An energetic creative and professional individual who will portray and promote a positive respectful and teambased environment
- Ability to work flexible hours when needed to meet the needs of the program
Easterseals Florida has been rated aand 2024 Great Place to Work by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity inclusion and access for people living with disabilities families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job its an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent your passion and your commitment to help people with disabilities families and the community you might be exactly what we are looking for.
Easterseals Florida is an AA/EEO employer and Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana).
Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information.
Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact our HR department at (407)Crosby Way Winter Park FL 32792.
Employment Type
Full-Time
