ACTIVITIES AIDE

Integritus Healthcare, Inc.; Harwich (MA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,276; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Exceptional health insurance

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Massachusetts seeks a dedicated Activities Aide to join their team. This full-time position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and involves planning and implementing activity programs for elderly residents. Ideal candidates have experience with the elderly and strong communication skills. The role supports resident socialization and enjoyment, emphasizing compassionate care and community engagement, all while ensuring a safe and interactive environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous experience with the elderly population is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activity programs for residents.
• Encourage participation and transport residents to activities.
• Perform administrative duties related to activity programs.

Skills

Experience working with elderly population

Planning and organizing activities

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Windsor Skilled Nursing
South Yarmouth, MA 02664, USA

• Pay or shift range: $17 USD to $19.80 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Windsor has been part of the community since 1975, providing families with skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort, and independence to support quality of life. Our experienced team offers compassionate, specialized care to reduce hospital readmissions and improve outcomes through rehab, long-term care, adult day health, and restorative services.

Be part of a collaborative, caring team at Integritus Healthcare. We offer excellent benefits, including generous paid time off and exceptional health insurance – plus real opportunities to grow your career. If you’re ready to make a difference, we’d love to have you on board!

Great opportunity to get paid to have fun! Activities Aides help to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, lead groups and more! Training is provided. Activities Aides help to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills.

Essential Job Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity programs.
• Observe resident attendance, behavior, and degree of involvement during programs.
• Encourage resident participation as deemed appropriate.
• Transport residents to and from activities as needed.
• Participate in discharge planning, development, and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information.
• Assist in arranging for transportation for outings.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and staff.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the activity department.
• Perform administrative duties, i.e. completing necessary forms, reports, etc.

FULL TIME, 40 HOURS WEEKLY. WEEKENDS REQUIRED

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with the elderly population preferred.

Working Conditions

Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility. Is subject to frequent interruptions.

• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing service, and other department supervisors.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

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