Prairieview Activity Assistant
Rotating weekends, rotating holidays, 8:30 AM -5:00 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday, rotating Fridays and weekends, 5:00-8:00 PM
Hourly Rate - $15.50
Regardless of position, Garlands employees have the unique opportunity to connect with members, create joy and happiness, mentor positive energy , inspire others and, most of all, be inspired.
Benefits for Full-time Employees (30 hours + per week)
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401k (with match)
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Life insurance
All Employees (Full-time and Part-time)
- Heated, underground parking
- Upscale employee break room
- Employee referral awards
- Employee Assistance Program
- Uniforms provided
Principle Accountabilities for Activity Assistant:
- Assist in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing the activity programs at The Garlands of Barrington.
- Provide recreation activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, special entertainment, outings, special events and one-on-one visits.
- Encourage residents to participate in programming by taking the time to personally invite those residents
- Create an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.
- Participate in community outings off-campus.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records of residents' attendance, progress and response to activities in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Coordinate activities with other departments, and modify program content, times, and locations as necessary.
- Distribute the monthly newsletter of activities to every resident, and is able to clearly answer any questions pertaining to the information contained in the newsletter.
- Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of The Garlands as appointed.
- Conduct tours of the facility and explain available services to prospective families and residents.
- Assist with components of move-ins as assigned and directed by the Administrator.
