Activities Assistant

Athena Health Care Systems; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Holiday Pay for hourly & salaried

Overtime Pay for hourly employees

Career advancement opportunities

Exclusive employer discount program

Job summary

Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, operated by Athena Health Care Systems, is seeking part-time Activities Assistants to join a creative recreation team in Plymouth, MA. You will help plan, organize, develop, and direct a program that promotes residents’ physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.

Two shifts are available; Sun–Wed 9:30a–5p and varied shifts Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri, Sat starting at 9:30a. High school diploma required; we can train the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.
• Ability to interact tactfully with staff, residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and run activities programming.
• Learn residents' interests and tailor programming.
• Organize group and individual activities.
• Generate ideas to excite participation.
• Encourage participation to support well being.
• Assist with care goals within the therapy team.
• Document and report significant findings.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are hiring part-time Activities Assistants to join our creative and passionate recreation team at Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center!

Weekly pay at $17 an hour. Two shifts available. Sun-Wed 9:30a-5p. Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri, and Sat with varied shifts starting at 9:30a.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As an Activities Assistant, you assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the recreation department to ensure that an ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident is maintained.

Experience & Education:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• We can train the right candidate!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Help coordinate and run events and activities programming.
• Build relationships with residents and learn about their interests to tailor programming to their desires.
• Organize group and individual programming.
• Generate ideas that will excite and encourage residents to participate in programming.
• Encourage residents to take part in activities that will stimulate his/her potential, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.
• Assist with and follow through on the establishment of resident care goals within the framework of the entire therapeutic team.
• Document and report any unusual or significant findings.
• Report all reportable events immediately.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable in the Privacy Rule and ensure all staff comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing policies and procedures.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must participate in continuing education and inservice training.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).