Activities Assistant

Athena Health Care Systems; West Village (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Holiday & Overtime Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employee Discount Program

401(k) with Employer Match

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is seeking a full-time Activities Assistant to join its recreation team. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and directing daily resident activities such as arts and crafts and performances.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; training provided for the right candidate. English reading/writing/speaking required. Weekly pay at $17.50/hour, with 8a-4p shifts including every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Must possess high school diploma or its equivalent.
• We can train the right candidate.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and run events and activities programming.
• Tailor programming to residents' interests.
• Organize group and individual programming.
• Generate ideas to encourage participation.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities that stimulate physical, mental, social, and spiritual wellbeing.
• Assist with and support resident care goals with the therapeutic team.
• Document and report unusual findings.
• Report all reportable events immediately.

Skills

Event planning

Resident engagement

Activity coordination

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are hiring a full-time Activities Assistant to join our creative and passionate recreation team at Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center!

Weekly pay at $17.50 an hour. 8a-4p including every other weekend.

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.

• 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 possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

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).