Miami Jewish Health
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Activities Assistant
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Miami Jewish Health .
Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our main campus is located on 20+ acres just north of mid‑town Miami, and is home to our support departments like Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing and more. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team.
Job Title : Activities Assistant
Job Summary : Provides group and one‑to‑one therapeutic recreation to all program participants.
Essential Job Functions
Guides, directs, and monitors participants during group activities to assist in maintaining or surpassing his/her social, emotional, cognitive and physical levels of functioning
Assists Director with activity planning as needed
Maintains documentation in a neat and legible manner
Deals appropriately with the special needs of participants and their families
Reports any abnormal signs and/or symptoms to Nursing Manager/Supervisor and the Department Director immediately
Job Requirements
High School Diploma
Associate’s Degree preferred
Training in Therapeutic Recreation is desirable
Experience
A minimum of one year experience presenting activities to an aging population desirable
Licenses/Certifications
N/A
Abilities Required
Friendly, outgoing, positive personality
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of the work group, and participants
Sensitivity to the needs of an aging population
Computer knowledge preferred
Knowledge of documentation desirable
Functional Demands No specific functional demands listed.
Environment Work Conditions
Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation
Infectious Material Exposure
Occasional exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues
Organizational Expectations
Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
Demonstrates excellent communication skills
Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
Able to speak, read and write English
Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in‑services and follows established guidelines
Maintains a safe working environment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well‑lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b) retirement savings plan for eligible full and part‑time positions, free on‑campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.
Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Administrative
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Activities Assistant
role at
Miami Jewish Health .
Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our main campus is located on 20+ acres just north of mid‑town Miami, and is home to our support departments like Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing and more. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team.
Job Title : Activities Assistant
Job Summary : Provides group and one‑to‑one therapeutic recreation to all program participants.
Essential Job Functions
Guides, directs, and monitors participants during group activities to assist in maintaining or surpassing his/her social, emotional, cognitive and physical levels of functioning
Assists Director with activity planning as needed
Maintains documentation in a neat and legible manner
Deals appropriately with the special needs of participants and their families
Reports any abnormal signs and/or symptoms to Nursing Manager/Supervisor and the Department Director immediately
Job Requirements
High School Diploma
Associate’s Degree preferred
Training in Therapeutic Recreation is desirable
Experience
A minimum of one year experience presenting activities to an aging population desirable
Licenses/Certifications
N/A
Abilities Required
Friendly, outgoing, positive personality
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of the work group, and participants
Sensitivity to the needs of an aging population
Computer knowledge preferred
Knowledge of documentation desirable
Functional Demands No specific functional demands listed.
Environment Work Conditions
Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation
Infectious Material Exposure
Occasional exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues
Organizational Expectations
Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
Demonstrates excellent communication skills
Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
Able to speak, read and write English
Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in‑services and follows established guidelines
Maintains a safe working environment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well‑lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b) retirement savings plan for eligible full and part‑time positions, free on‑campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.
Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Administrative
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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