Activities Assistant

First Atlantic Health Care; Maine; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Machias, Maine is seeking an Activities Assistant to improve the lives of its Residents through engaging activities. This full-time position offers a starting wage of $15.25 per hour, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, including medical and paid time off. Join a dedicated team in a supportive environment where you can develop your career in healthcare.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement and education support

401(K) with employer contribution

Medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits

Paid Time Off for all employees

Employer paid life insurance

Flexible savings account

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience working with a geriatric population required.
• Valid Maine Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Computer skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and organizing activities for Residents.
• Fulfill the psychological, physical, social, and spiritual needs of Residents.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Judgment

Time Management

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent certification

CNA Certification desirable

Current CPR Certification

Job description

NEW INCREASED RATES!

Wages start at $15.25 per hour

Requirements:

Full time

Available every other weekend

About Us

Marshall Healthcare Facility is a 64 bed skilled and long term care facility located in the beautiful coastal town of Machias, Maine. Our employees are among the most loyal and dedicated, some having worked here over 25 years. In addition tothe attention provided by our highly trained and skilled staff, our residentshave complete access to restorative nursing and therapy services on an asneeded basis. Through professional care planning and engaging activities, theaim is to help individuals live as independently as possible, with dignity andrespect. Under the ownership of First AtlanticHealthcare, Marshall Health Care follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation forexcellence in Long Term Care

Marshall is Music & Memory certified and is a 5-STARfacility.

As an Activities Assistant you will:

• Assist with planning and organizing activities that provide opportunities for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression to our Residents.
  
• Our activities program fulfills the psychological, physical, social, and spiritual needs of our Residents.

As you are working hard planning and leading Resident activities, you will have:

• Tuition reimbursement and education support: you can grow your career in health care
• 401(K) with employer contribution
  
• Full-time employees (30+ hours per week) have access to benefits; medical, dental, vision & disability
• Paid Time Off available for all employees
• Employer paid life insurance
  
• Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent care
• Employee assistance program
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or equivalent certification; CNA Certification desirable
• Experience working with a geriatric population
• Current CPR Certification
• Computer Skills
• Valid Maine Driver’s License; with a clean driving record

Activities Assistant Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently, with flexibility, good judgment, and effectively communicate with staff, residents, and families
• Strong desire to provide care to other people
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills