Activities Assistant

Zenith Healthcare; Saugus (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenith Healthcare in Massachusetts seeks a Recreation Services Aide to plan and implement resident-focused recreation programs under the direction of the Director of Activities. You will help involve residents and families in care planning, transport participants to activities, and support nutrition and special events.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, safety, and collaboration with nursing staff to enhance quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read and write effectively in English.
• Willingness to work with residents in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan resident-specific, goal-directed recreation programs and lead small group activities.
• Involve residents and families in assessment and care planning when possible.
• Transport residents to and from recreation programs.
• Observe changes in residents’ condition and report to charge nurse.
• Listen to complaints and report issues to staff and Activities Director.
• Assist with feeding during nursing staff shortages.
• Assist with planning, preparation, serving and cleanup of special meals.
• Support Resident Council meetings as directed by the Director.
• Oversee residents in the Beauty Parlor.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and follow PHI guidelines.
• Follow safety policies and report hazards promptly.

Skills

English language

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The primary purpose of your position is to perform the day to day activities of the Recreation Department to assure that our facility is planning and implementing of organized programs for recreation as directed by Director of Activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides a planned resident specific, goal directed recreation program for assigned residents/patients; facilitates small group activities as assigned by the Director.

• Involve the resident/patient and family members in the assessment and care planning process when possible.

• Transports residents/patients to and from recreation programs.

• Observes and reports changes in resident’s/patient’s condition, behavior or mental status to charge/primary nurse.

• Listens to residents/patients and families complaints and comments and reports all problems to the charge/primary nurse and the Director of Activities.

• Assists with feeding residents/patients during unscheduled shortage of nursing staff as requested.

• Assists with planning, preparation, serving and cleanup of special meals planned for residents/patients and families.

• Assists with Resident Council meetings as requested by the Director.

• Provide oversight for the residents/patients in the Beauty Parlor.

• Assure confidentiality of all resident/patient information. Complies with access level and minimum necessary guidelines for use of (PHI) Protected Health Information. Please refer to the Minimum Necessary policy and guidelines for the specific access levels for this position.

• Adhere to all safety policies including reporting/removing hazards immediately. Report all unusual occurrences promptly. Use equipment and supplies in an appropriate and cost effective manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to speak read and write effectively in English. Able to accept direction and supervision and problem solve when necessary.