Activities Aide

Talentify; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Part time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking an Activities Aide to assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational and social programs for residents in a healthcare setting. The role involves meal support in the evening and interaction with residents, including those with contagious diseases.

Part-time or full-time schedules available (1:30pm–7:00pm), with every other weekend required. Must be self-motivated and able to work independently; 1 year of experience in activities is required.

Qualifications

• High school education required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in activities.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and staff."
• Assist with implementing and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the activity department.
• Perform administrative duties, e.g. completing necessary forms, reports, etc.

Skills

Self-motivation

Independent work

1 year experience in activities

Education

High School

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.

Part Time or full time
1:30pm to 7pm work hours.
Every other weekend is required.

Employee must be self-motivated and able to work independently.

Experience is required!!

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs, in accordance with resident’s care plan.

Meal support in the evening is needed. This position operates in a healthcare setting. This role also routinely comes into contact with residents who have contagious diseases.

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.

Opportunities for Growth/Advancement.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School

Experience

Required1 year

Avctivities Experience REquired

Equal Opportunity Employer

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