Lakeside Post Acute is Hiring an Activities Assistant!

At Lakeside Post Acute, patient care isn't just a priority, it's our passion. Be part of a community where compassion and excellence come together, and each day offers new chances to make a meaningful impact. You would be joining a team of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of those they serve and those they work with.

What to expect:

Assist with resident activities under the direction of the Activities Director. Drive the facility van/bus as required.

Driver requirements:
Must have training and be able to return demonstrate safe clinical based transfer techniques for:
Ingress Egress of Mobile Patients with Van
Transfer of patients into and out of Wheelchair
Properly securing WC bound residents into bays in Vans
Must be able to lift transfer and mobilize patient weights of up to 70 pounds by self in confined areas inside Van.
Must be able to make complex decisions involving highly dependent patient base.

Why Lakeside Post Acute:

Competitive pay

Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)

401k with match (Full-time only)

Paid Time Off (Full-time only)

Sick Leave

Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

Fun environment and a great staff to work with!

Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Successful Candidates:
Minimum of a High School Diploma or a GED

Activities experience a plus!

Experience in a post-acute or skilled nursing facility preferred

Driving Requirements:
Minimum - 25 years old
Must have a valid DL
Must be familiar with GPS and local driving area
No Traffic Crimes in the last 7 years (DUI, DWS, Reckless Driving). no Traffic Felonies (Multiple DUI, or DWS, Leaving Scene with Injuries, Assault with Vehicle) Not more than 2 moving violations in 3 years Not more than one accident in 3 years
Pass a drug screen and background check

Rate Range: $18-$21/ hour

Ready to make a difference?

Join us at Lakeside Post Acute and be part of an awesome team dedicated to providing the best care possible!

Essential Duties

• Participate in planning and conducting of individual, small and large group activities.
• Assist in providing good communication between employees of all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public to ensure the needs and best interest of the residents, community and facility are met to the extent possible.
• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
• Assist in development of monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records.
• Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies as requested by Activities Director.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Assist in arranging transportation for residents when necessary including, but not limited to, resident outings, to/from appointments, or for discharge.
• Assists in developing a monthly activity schedule for residents, which include resident outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
• Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities including hobbies, crafts, and reading Provide materials as necessary including reading materials in Braille or audio books as appropriate.
• Assist with assessment documentation, quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activity Director.
• Keep Activity Department clean, orderly and secured. Supervisory Requirements This position has no supervisory responsibilities.