• Activities Assistant - LTC

    Trinity Health (South Bend, IN)


    Employment Type:

    Full time

    Shift:

    Day Shift

    Description:

    The **Activities Assistant (** **Community Life Aide)** at the **Sanctuary of Holy Cross** in South Bend, IN, is part of the long-term care (LTC) team responsible for enhancing residents' quality of life through engagement in social, recreational, and therapeutic activities. Key responsibilities include assisting in planning and implementing daily activities tailored to the physical, cognitive, and emotional needs of residents, especially those in long-term care settings. This role requires adapting activities to residents' individual capabilities and interests to ensure inclusivity and participation.

     

    Additionally, Community Life Aides are expected to work closely with the Community Life Director to facilitate special events, handle transportation logistics for residents, and maintain accurate records of participation. They may also need to address behavioral or emotional changes in residents and report them to the appropriate staff. Physical assistance may be required, as aides often help with setting up events and moving equipment.

     

    **Qualifications** typically include a high school diploma (or equivalent), previous experience working with the elderly or in LTC, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate demeanor. A chauffeur's license may be preferred for transporting residents. Physical agility and the ability to lift and move items or assist residents are also necessary for the role.

     

    This position is vital in promoting residents' social interaction, physical activity, and overall well-being​.

     

    Our Commitment

     

    Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

    Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

    Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

     

    Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

     

    EOE including disability/veteran