ACTIVITIES AIDE

IntegriNurse; United States; Remote; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Hathaway Manor in New Bedford, MA is seeking an Activities Aide for a part-time position (20+ hours per week). The role involves planning, leading and evaluating recreational programs to engage residents, with meals support in the evenings and interaction with residents in a healthcare setting.

Union or eligibility details and equal opportunity notices are included. Candidates should have 1-2 years of activity experience and a High School diploma or better.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or better.
• 1-2 years: Activities experience 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.
• 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 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.

Education

High School or better

Job description

Hathaway Manor
New Bedford, MA 02740, USA

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 20+ hours a week
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 or better.

Experience

Required

1-2 years:

Avctivities Experience REquired

Equal Opportunity Employer
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