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Activities Assistant- CCDI Unit

Care InitiativesWaterloo, IAPosted 1w ago

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Activities Assistant - CCDI UnitSchedule/Shifts Available: Full-Time 9-530 no weekends

Make a Difference Every Day – Join Care Initiatives as a vital part of our activities team!

Join our compassionate care team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa. If you're a dedicated and empathetic caregiver looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine.

What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities:

Assist the activity director in implementing an activity program to meet each resident’s needs.

Maintain the resources needed for each resident’s activity needs.

Assist the activity director with required record keeping.

Interact and communicate with residents, families, as well as the healthcare team.

Encourage and facilitate resident recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance health and daily routines.

Qualifications

Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.

An interest in making everyday FUN and fulfilling for our residents!

Why Join Care Initiatives?

Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.

Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement savings plan, PTO, and more.

Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.

Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.

Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn - no more waiting for payday!

Start Your Journey with Us

Apply today and become part of a team where your compassion, dedication, and care truly matter. At Care Initiatives, we’re committed to helping you grow your career while improving the lives of those we serve.

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About Care Initiatives

Care Initiatives operates 43 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information) Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and caregivers. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information

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