Activities Assistant - Part-Time (Weekends) - ALF

White Oak Healthcare; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Vacation and sick time

Wellness program

Job summary

Langdon Place of Portsmouth in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Part-Time Activities Assistant to plan and implement recreational, social, and therapeutic activities for residents. You will help foster socialization, independence, and quality of life while providing friendly companionship.

The role involves leading group and individual activities, assisting with games, crafts, music, exercise, and community outings, including driving the passenger van, and collaborating with nursing and other staff

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with seniors or in a healthcare, assisted living, or long-term care setting preferred, but not required
• Willingness to transport residents by means of driving a passenger van
• Energetic, outgoing, creative, and compassionate personality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate and engage residents with varying interests and abilities
• Dependable and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to work a flexible part-time schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing recreational, social, and therapeutic activities for residents
• Lead and participate in group and individual activities
• Encourage residents to participate in programs based on their interests and abilities
• Assist with games, crafts, music, exercise, celebrations, outings, and special events
• Help develop creative and engaging activities that meet a variety of resident interests
• Provide one-on-one activities and companionship when appropriate
• Assist residents to and from scheduled activities and programs
• Help prepare activity areas and supplies before programs and clean up afterward
• Maintain activity calendars, attendance records, and other documentation as needed
• Assist with community outings and resident events, including driving our passenger van
• Build positive relationships with residents and their families
• Work collaboratively with nursing and other departments to support residents' overall well-being
• Promote resident dignity, independence, choice, and quality of life

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivate residents

Team player

Flexible schedule

Willingness to transport

Job description

Activities Assistant – Part Time (Weekends)

Langdon Place of Portsmouth – Portsmouth, NH

Langdon Place of Portsmouth is seeking an energetic, creative, and compassionate Part-Time Activities Assistant to join our team!

If you enjoy working with seniors, planning engaging activities, and bringing energy and positivity to each day, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Why Join Us?

At Langdon Place of Portsmouth, we believe in Locals Caring for Locals. We are committed to creating a welcoming and engaging environment where our residents can stay active, connected, and involved in the things they enjoy.

As an Activities Assistant, you'll have the opportunity to build relationships with residents while helping create meaningful experiences that promote socialization, independence, and quality of life.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with planning and implementing recreational, social, and therapeutic activities for residents

• Lead and participate in group and individual activities

• Encourage residents to participate in programs based on their interests and abilities

• Assist with games, crafts, music, exercise, celebrations, outings, and special events

• Help develop creative and engaging activities that meet a variety of resident interests

• Provide one-on-one activities and companionship when appropriate

• Assist residents to and from scheduled activities and programs

• Help prepare activity areas and supplies before programs and clean up afterward

• Maintain activity calendars, attendance records, and other documentation as needed

• Assist with community outings and resident events, including driving our passenger van

• Build positive relationships with residents and their families

• Work collaboratively with nursing and other departments to support residents' overall well-being

• Promote resident dignity, independence, choice, and quality of life

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with seniors or in a healthcare, assisted living, or long-term care setting preferred, but not required

• Willingness to transport residents by means of driving a passenger van

• Energetic, outgoing, creative, and compassionate personality

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to motivate and engage residents with varying interests and abilities

• Dependable and able to work effectively as part of a team

• Willingness to work a flexible part-time schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed

Benefits

We are proud to offer our part-time employees benefits options, including:

• STD/LTD

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) Program

• Vacation and sick time

• Wellness program with free telehealth, preventative care, deep discounts on some pharmaceutical prescriptions, and more

All offers of employment are subject to background and registry screenings in accordance with state and federal regulations.