Activities Assistant

Athena Health Care Systems; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Holiday & Overtime Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

401(k) with Employer Match

Job summary

The Oxford Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Haverhill is hiring an Activities Assistant to support the recreation team. Full-time with weekly pay at $16 per hour. You will help plan and run events, crafts, performances, and activities for residents, creating engaging programs aligned with their interests.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; training is available for the right candidate. Join a facility that values resident well-being and teamwork in daily therapeutic activities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• We can train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Help coordinate and run events and activities programming.
• Build relationships with residents and tailor programming to their interests.
• Organize group and individual programming.
• Generate ideas to excite residents and encourage participation.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities that stimulate them physically, mentally, socially and spiritually.
• Assist with resident care goals within the therapeutic team framework.
• Document and report any unusual or significant findings.
• Report all reportable events immediately.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Patience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Oxford Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Haverhill is hiring fun and creative Activities Assistants to join our recreation team!

Full-time openings with weekly pay at $16 an hour.

You assist the department in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the daily events and programming for residents, including arts & crafts, performances, and other activities.

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 deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• 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.

Benefits:

• Weekly Pay
• Holiday & Overtime Pay
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program
• 401(k) with Employer Match

Available for Full-Time Staff:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 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. Our facility follows 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).