Activities Assistant

Alliance Health & Human Services; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Alliance Health & Human Services in Massachusetts is hiring an Activities Assistant for per diem, part-time work. You will assist with planning and executing therapeutic activities for residents, support dementia care, and collaborate with staff to create engaging programs.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, good communication, and a compassionate, patient attitude. Prior experience in dementia care is preferred but not required; English preferred; duties include record keeping,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and good communication skills required.
• Would perfer 1 year experience working with residents/patients in a long term care setting.
• Previous Dementia care experience/Dementia care certified preferred not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with record keeping of progress and activity attendance.
• Assist with mail delivery, transporting residents to and from activity programs, preparation of monthly activity calendar, and contributes to monthly newsletter and fund-raising efforts.
• Directs or carries out a program of activities which will provide entertainment, inter-communication, exercise, relaxation, and opportunities to express creative talents and fulfill basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion for seniors

Patience

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NOW HIRING - ACTIVITIES ASSISTANTper diem- part time

ARE YOU ENTHUSIASTIC, FUN, ORGANIZED, WITH GREAT COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND YOU HAVE COMPASSION FOR SENIORS?

Seeking an enthusiastic individual that enjoys working with seniors is reliable, flexible and creative. High school diploma or GED and good communication skills required. Would perfer 1 year experience working with residents/patients in a long term care setting. Work with other activity staff in planning, organizing and executing a variety or therapeutic activities for residents with different stages of dementia. Must be a patient and kind person, able to work in a team with other staff. Previous Dementia care experience/Dementia care certified preferred not required.

Job Type: Part-time, Pay: $16.00 per hour

• Responsibilities:

• Assist with record keeping of progress and activity attendance.

• Assist with mail delivery, transporting residents to and from activity programs, preparation of monthly activity calendar, and contributes to monthly newsletter and fund-raising efforts.

• Directs or carries out a program of activities which will provide entertainment, inter-communication, exercise, relaxation, and opportunities to express creative talents and fulfill basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs.

Experience: Preferred but not required

• Activities Assistant (1 year preferred)

• Dementia Care Experience (preferred)

• Long Term Care Experience (preferred)

• English (preferred)

Work at one location