Activities Aide

Berkshire Medical Center; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Day Brook Village Nursing & Rehab Center in Holyoke seeks an Activities Aide to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, lead groups, and support daily living goals. Training is provided and compensation is competitive.

The position includes planning and evaluating activities, coordinating with other staff, transporting residents as needed, and participating in quality assurance for the activity program. Weekend/evening shifts and per diem options may be available.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity
• 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.

Job description

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.

Why choose Day Brook Village Nursing & Rehab Center:

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Satisfaction
• Growth and Career Advancement
• Cookouts and Luncheon’s
• Culture of Respect and Empowerment
• Celebrating Individuality
• Recognizing Excellence

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Medical Insurance
• FSA
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability Insurance
• HRA
• 401(k)

From short term rehab and recovery to long term skilled nursing care, hospice services, restorative care, and even respite care, we are by your side. Name of your nursing home, has been caring for area families since 1989, providing top-quality skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort, and independence for the highest possible quality of life. From post-surgery and post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term care for a chronic illness, our highly skilled care teams provide compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way.

As an Activities Aide you will:

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity
• 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.

Pay rate based on Years of Experience:

$16.00 - $18.78 per hour

Weekend and evening differential available

Part Time, Per Diem positions available

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