Activities Assistant

wingatelivingcareers; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Wingate Residences at Haverhill is seeking an Activity Assistant on a per diem basis to support residents with engaging programs. You will lead and participate in daily activities, coordinate one-on-one and group sessions, and help maintain a warm, caring environment.

Responsibilities include developing innovative activity plans, assisting with transportation arrangements, creating newsletters or calendars, and supporting memory and social engagement for seniors in our long-term care and

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and community.
• Ability to relate to and serve elderly residents positively and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an innovative daily activity program for residents.
• Lead one-on-ones, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule.
• Support, encourage and direct independent activity pursuits, both individually and in small groups.
• Maintain professional, warm and caring relationships with residents and families.
• Arrange transportation and escorts for residents to community activities.
• Attend ongoing in-service training sessions and orientation.
• Drive residents in van as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Wingate Residences at Haverhill-

Per diem

$19.00-$21.00

Your Career. Your Calling. Our Commitment to Exceptional Care.

At Wingate, we understand that at the heart of great care are great people and we're proud of the talented individuals who make Wingate a leader in senior care throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

As a valued member of our dynamic, family-owned company, you'll bring your expertise to our long-term care, short-term rehabilitation and assisted living programs, and truly make a difference in residents' lives, each and every day.

Assisted Living Activity Assistant

The Activity Assistant organizes and implements programs designed to meet the individual needs of our residents. The program is intended to fulfill basic psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs while promoting self-esteem in a caring, nurturing environment. The Activity Assistant supports and assists all necessary programming.

• Assists in the development and implementation of an innovative daily program for residents
• Leads and implements one-on-ones, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule
• Supports, encourages and directs independent activity pursuits, both individually and in small groups

• Supports the resident's abilities by understanding that all aspects of care can be viewed as an activity
• Demonstrates knowledge about residents in regard to background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity and attention span capability
• Communicates any changes in the residents' condition or behavior pattern to Life Enrichment Director
• Assist in the Planning, developing, organizing, and implementation of all residence activities.
• Develop suggestions and ideas for improving and expanding the Activities Program.

• Maintains a professional, warm and caring relationship with residents and families.
• Assist in arranging transportation and escorts for residents to and from outside and community activities.
• Assist with monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar.
• Attend required on-going in-service training sessions and orientation.
• Driving residents in van as needed.

• Perform dual tasks and work independently.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a high school diploma, bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues preferred.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and the community
• Shows an ability to relate to and perform job functions for the elderly in a positive and efficient manner

• Shows a consistent ability to coordinate multiple tasks, demonstrates a positive attitude, and works well under pressure