Activities Assistant

Woburn-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Cente; Central Square (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Referral bonus

6 Paid Holidays

CNA Training Program

Complimentary Employee Meals

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long & Short-term Disability Insurance

Accrued paid time off – Full Time

401K

Job summary

Salter Healthcare is seeking an Activities Assistant to join a family-like team dedicated to enriching residents' daily lives. The role involves developing recreational programs and guiding residents through events and outings in a welcoming community setting.

Newly adjusted competitive wages are offered. Must be able to read, write, and speak English and hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with seniors is preferred, with flexible hours/rotations as described.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience and demonstrated interest in working with seniors preferred.
• Must be able to work hours/rotation as described above.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing and carrying out recreational programs, group activities, special entertainment, and holiday events to meet the needs of residents.
• Supports, encourages, and motivates residents to attend activities.
• Transports residents to and from activities as needed.
• Accompanies residents to special events and trips outside the facility.
• Facilitates the activity and is always aware of all residents.
• Cleans up after each activity and readies for the next activity.
• Assembles, dismantles, and stores equipment and supplies used in the recreation program.
• Communicates with families as necessary and encourages their involvement.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Want to be a part of a activities team that feels like a family, and a job that feels like home? Come join the veteran, energetic and dedicated activities staff at Salter Healthcare today!

5 STAR FACILITIES

Position(s) available:

FULL TIMEPART TIME

COME JOIN OUR FAMILY OF VETERAN ACTIVITIES STAFF!

NEWLY ADJUSTED COMPETITIVE WAGES FOR OUR ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT POSITION!

Qualifications for Activities Assistant:

• Must be able to read, write and speak English

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent

• Previous experience and demonstrated interest in working with seniors preferred

• Must be able to work hours/rotation as described above

Responsibilities for Activities Assistant:

• Assists in developing and carrying out recreational programs, group activities, special entertainment, and holiday events to meet the needs of residents

• Supports, encourages, and motivates residents to attend activities

• Transports residents to and from activities as needed

• Accompanies resident to special events and trips outside the facility

• Facilitates the activity and is always aware of all residents

• Cleans up after each activity and readies for the next activity

• Assembles, dismantles, and stores equipment and supplies used in the recreation program

• Communicates with families as necessary and encourages their involvement

Benefit Package for Activities Assistant:

• Competitive wages

• Referral Bonus

• 6 Paid Holidays

• On Site Free Employee Education including CNA Training Program

• Complimentary Employee Meals and More

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Long & Short-term Disability Insurance

• Accrued paid time off – Full Time Employees

• 401K