Activities Assitant

Timberlyn-Heights-Nursing-; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Bear Mountain is seeking an Activities Assistant in Great Barrington, MA to plan and lead resident-focused activities that promote entertainment, intercommunication, exercise and relaxation. You will support outside activities, arts and crafts, and group events, while printing calendars and maintaining participation records.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate interaction with residents, and the ability to supervise group recreational activities.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion to work with the Residents to enhance their quality of life.
• Must be a Team Player!
• Ability to supervise group recreational activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out a program of activities which provides entertainment, intercommunication, exercise, and relaxation to all residents.
• Assist residents with outside activities and hobbies.
• Assist residents with arts and crafts activities.
• Assist residents with group activities.
• Prints and distributes monthly activities calendar.
• Completes Activities Participation Records.
• Complete initial Activity Assessments and Quarterly Progress Notes.
• Every other weekend - flexible hours.

Skills

Team player

Resident care

Group activities

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Activities Assistant:

Partime/Fulltime/ EOW

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must have a passion to work with the Residents to enhance their quality of life.
• Must be a Team Player!
• Assists in carrying out a program of activities which provides entertainment, intercommunication, exercise, and relaxation to all residents.
• Assists residents with outside activities and hobbies.
• Assists residents with arts and crafts activities.
• Assists residents with group activities.
• Prints and distributes monthly activities calendar.
• Completes Activities Participation Records.
• Complete initial Activity Assessments and Quarterly Progress Notes.
• Every other weekend - flexible hours

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to supervise group recreational activities.
• Prior experience in a nursing home preferred.

Bear Mountain Vision and Culture:

Bear Mountain is a leading healthcare company, spanning the nursing home sector from Extended/Long Term Care and Short Term Rehabilitation to Neurobehavior Programs. Bear Mountain is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its facilities. Our vision “To exceed your expectation with the highest quality healthcare in a safe, clean, supportive and positive environment.” unites us as a team, our Team members put the CARE back into Healthcare, and, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all! We expect you to maintain and support the education of this culture.