Activities Assistant - Musician
Want to be a part of a company that cares? Want to work for a 5 Star Community?
Zerbe Retirement Community, a family-owned and operated 87 bed skilled nursing facility along with Personal Care and Independent Living, has been serving the geriatric community since 1958. Our core value is to honor God by offering unconditional love to the older generations we serve and to each person who visits or works in our community. We will recognize the needs, accept and value the individuality of each resident, family member, visitor and staff member.
Great company benefits! Wonderful company culture! Do you want to enjoy your job?
The Activities Music Assistant will coordinate activities with the Activities Director using music that will cater to a patient’s individual or group needs. The Music Assistant works with patients individually or in groups by encouraging them to play, listen or move to music as part of their daily activity program. Music will be incorporated through the use of instrumental or vocal activities into a patient’s daily life to give them a feeling of accomplishment, and feel that they have contributed to a piece of work with their own talent. The objective of a music assistant is to observe a patient’s physical or mental state and construct a plan involving music that will stimulate their mind and relax their body.
· Must be able to read musical notations
· Must be able to play and perform on the piano or guitar adequately
· Must be able to play to sing proficiently
· Preferably able to play and perform a second musical instrument
· Will be comfortable with public speaking and performance
· Must be accepting that the job has other responsibilities and tasks besides music
· Must be a quick learner, able to lead activities to an older population and keep attention of residents
· Must be willing to learn music that the residents know and love
· Creativity is a must
· Must be able to work in a healthcare setting; 1 evening shift per week and a minimum of 1 weekend per month
· Must be able to work with patients who are extremely ill and even dying
· Music degree/certified music therapist not required, but a plus
· Must be able to work in a fast paced, team environment
· Experience not necessary, but a plus
Excellent Benefits Package: 401(k) with company match; Company pays 75% of medical up to and including family coverage; F/T employees receive $10K in free Life Insurance; Aflac; F/T starts with 10 days of Paid Time Off; Attendance Award for perfect attendance every quarter – get 8 hours PTO!
If you are dedicated, reliable, want to make a difference and work in this great environment, APPLY NOW! EOE!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What instruments do you play and for how long?
Experience:
- Older adults: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
