Activities Assistant at Coeur D'Alene Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia – Coeur d' Alene, Idaho

We are looking for a creative and compassionate Activities Assistant to join our resident-centered care team. This role involves organizing and participating in a variety of recreational and therapeutic activities tailored to individual needs, including one-on-one interventions, small group sessions, and larger community events. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, engaging, and dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Activities Manager, as needed.
• Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the resident population.
• Fosters a sense of community within the facility.
• Leads and participates in individual and group activities.
• Utilizes a variety of models to achieve individualized programming, such as normalization activities, pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, etc.
• Assists with decorating the facility and preparing for special events and seasonal parties.
• Helps develop and post monthly calendar as a planning resource for residents and families.
• Participates in recreational programs for residents confined to their rooms.
• Promotes volunteer efforts in the community.
• Maintains records of activities and attendance.
• Stores activity equipment and supplies and cleans area after conclusion of the activity.
• Utilizes the biopsychosocial model to support resident well-being.
• Provides or arranges for comfort/support to residents and families, when needed.
• Punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated willingness to learn new modalities and approaches.
• Good listener.
• Builds rapport easily.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to work with residents/families facing end of life issues.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Prefer minimum of 500 hours of experience in activity programming in any setting prior to hire. Different combination of education/experience may qualify, depending on state requirements.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each

state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.