Activities Assistant

Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation Center is a 92-bed premier skilled nursing located in the heart of Owensboro, Ky. Specializing in short term rehab and long-term nursing care. Rehabilitation services consist of inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy provided up to six days per week, allowing many patients to return home after an acute illness or injury. The vision, to radically change the landscape of healthcare, forever. Through education and empowerment, we earn the trust of every patient, family member, and the community we serve. Signature HealthCARE is a family-based healthcare company offering integrated services across multiple states. Our continuum of care includes skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted and memory care, and home-based services supported by innovative technologies like telehealth and Care.ai-enabled solutions. We are committed to advancing person-directed care and quality outcomes. Many of our facilities continue to receive high performance ratings and accreditations. As an award-winning organization recognized over the years by national outlets such as U.S. News & World Report, we take pride in fostering compassionate care environments and being an employer of choice in the healthcare industry. Overview: Do you enjoy making a difference in people’s lives? If so, take an ACTIVE step forward in your career and join our Activities Department!

Responsibilities

Assist in the activities to meet the social, emotional, physical and other therapeutic needs of residents; Assist in the initiation and promotion of activities both within the facility and outside the facility; Provide in room activities for residents who are unable to attend daily events; Assist in the creation of an ongoing calendar of activities; Consistently meet State Standards for activity scheduling and documentation; Solicit the involvement of the community when planning facility activities and events.

Requirements

Skilled at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.

Nice to have

Previous Activities/Healthcare Experience preferred, but not required; CNA Preferred, but not required.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision – Voluntary Life/Disability; 401(K) and Roth 401(K); Tuition Forgiveness/Education Reimbursement; A variety of additional specialized Insurances; Pay Advance and Next Day Pay; Paid Time Off (PTO); Partner Perks and Discounts; Reward & Recognition Program (HEART); Vital Links