Activities Assistant TCU

Apple Valley Health Care Centera Cassia community is hiring anActivities Assistantto join our team in our transitional care unit!Join our team where your skills compassion and commitment are truly valued. At Apple Valley Village Health Care Center youll be part of a supportive mission-driven team that takes pride in making a difference every day for residents and families alike.

In this role you will meet with new transitional care patients to conduct assessment interviews provide activity resources and help them have a good experience during their stay. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated with a genuine concern for our residents be organized detail oriented with meticulous documentation and communication skills and have the ability to complete documentation accurately and within established timelines. This position requires a high volume of documentation for each interview completed.

Position Type:Full-Time benefits eligible position

Shifts Available:
Flexible scheduling weekdays or weekends days or evenings 30 hours per week

Wage Range: $17 - $22.85 /hour depending on experience

Location:14650 Garrett Ave Apple Valley MN55124

Activities Assistant Responsibilities:

• Welcome and interview newly admitted transitional care patients.
• Learn about each patients interests routines family career hobbies faith preferences social connections and what is meaningful to them.
• Identify activities leisure interests and opportunities that may support each patients comfort engagement and quality of life during rehabilitation.
• Encourage participation while respecting each patients individual preferences abilities and choices.
• Complete required documentation including assessments observations care plans and other assigned documentation.
• Prioritize new admissions and documentation requirements in a busy transitional care environment.
• Communicate relevant information and patient preferences with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Assist with individual visits small groups and facility activities.
• Document activity attendance and degree of involvement.
• Act as a positive representative at all times.
• Display an attitude of courtesy and respect for all residents families and staff.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

• Prior experience working with seniors preferred but not required.
• Demonstrate good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to display enthusiasm and a positive attitude in promoting activities.
• A genuine curiosity and enjoyment meeting new people and listening to their stories.
• Good communication skills including ability to give directions to others in a manner that is pleasant and easily understood.

• Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical Dental Vision Disability Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
• Employee Discount Program

About Us:

Apple Valley Village Health Care Centeris a 162-bed long-term care and rehabilitation campus providing a full continuum of care supporting both short-term rehab patients and long-term residents with compassion and excellence. Our dedicated team values teamwork respect and a shared passion for serving others. If youre looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and collaborative environment youll find it here atApple Valley Village.

Cassia is a nonprofit mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate high-quality care.Our Service Standards of Respect Excellence Integrity Stewardship Compassion Collaboration Unity and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do.We value inclusivity collaboration and professional growth ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more visit our website: us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

#LI-DNI

Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.