Activities Assistant

Athena Health Care Systems; Rockland (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Career advancement

Employer discount program

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation & personal time

Health, dental & vision

Job summary

South Shore Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Rockland, MA, is hiring a full-time Activities Assistant to join our recreation team. The role focuses on planning and directing daily resident activities, including arts, crafts, and performances, with an every-other-weekend rotation.

Must have a high school diploma; one year of related experience preferred, but we can train the right candidate. Competitive pay and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience in an Activities Department preferred.
• We can train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and run events and activities programming.
• Build relationships with residents and tailor programming to interests.
• Organize group and individual programming.
• Generate ideas to engage residents.
• Encourage participation to stimulate physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being.
• Assist with resident care goals within the therapeutic team.
• Document and report significant findings.
• Report all reportable events immediately.

Skills

Event planning

Resident engagement

Coordination

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are hiring a full-time Activities Assistant to join our creative and passionate recreation team at South Shore Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Rockland!

Weekly pay at $16 an hour. 8:30a to 4:30p and includes an every other weekend rotation.

As an Activities Assistant, 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.
• As a minimum, one (1) year experience in an Activities Department in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility is preferred.
• 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 make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable in the Privacy Rule and ensure all staff comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing policies and procedures.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must participate in continuing education and inservice training.

Benefits

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• 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).