Activities Assistant

Athena Health Care Systems; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday & OT pay

Career advancement

Exclusive employer discount

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Lowell is seeking per diem Activities Assistants to join our fun and creative recreation team. You will help coordinate and run events and activities, build relationships with residents, and tailor programming to their interests.

We welcome a high school diploma or equivalent and offer training. This role supports the therapeutic team and includes weekly pay and opportunities for career advancement in a caring, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or training provided.

Responsibilities

• 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 engage residents and encourage participation.
• Encourage activities supporting residents’ physical, mental, social, and spiritual well‑being.
• Document and report any significant findings and events.

Skills

Event coordination

Resident engagement

Communication

Teamwork

Training available

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Lowell is hiring per diem Activities Assistants to join our fun and creative recreation team!

Weekly pay at $16 an hour.

Requirements:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• We can train the right candidate!Help coordinate and run events and activities programming.

Duties:

• 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.

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).