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Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

Schuyler Ridge in Clifton Park has a Part Time Evenings position for an Activity Assistant:

Evenings 3 days per week -Tues. Wed. Thurs. 5:30p-8:30p and every other weekend Saturday & Sunday 8:00a-4:00p.

Schuyler Ridge is looking for a person who enjoys working with the geriatric population. The ability to be self- directing, motivated and be an active member of a team is essential, other qualifications include:

+ Activity Assistant to be a creative individual who is able to implement age appropriate, meaningful activities for LTC/Geriatric residents planned by Activity Manager.

+ Activity Assistant should have worked with residents who have dementia and are able to adapt the activities to fit the needs of each resident’s individual cognitive needs.

+ Must be 18 years old with a HS Diploma/ GED- or Associates Degree in Humans Services with at least 1 year experience in a related field, or have worked in therapeutic recreation activities with the geriatric population.

+ Provide timely and accurate documentation of resident’s activity routine and participation.

+ Activity Assistant should be physically able to push large W/C’s to transport residents to and from activities.

+ Activity Assistant should be able to prepare evening and weekend activities and clean up when activity is completed.

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