Activity Aide Worcester, MA

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Oasis at Dodge Park and Dodge Park Rest Home, a Memory Care Facility for the elderly, is seeking a full-time Activities/Recreation Assistant to join our Life Engagement team. A minimum of 1 year in healthcare is preferred; training will be provided for the right candidate.

This role involves leading group or individual activities under the activity director and may include assisting residents with daily living tasks. Flexible shifts including every other weekend are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience with seniors preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Compassionate and patient demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide group or one-on-one programs to enhance residents' lives under the supervision of the activities director.
• Assist with activities of daily living as part of the job duties.
• Work flexible shifts and weekends, including every other weekend.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Time management

Compassionate

Patience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Oasis at Dodge Park and Dodge Park Rest Home, a Memory Care Facility for the elderly, are seeking a full-time experience Activities/Recreation Assistant to become part of our Life Engagement team. A minimum of 1 year in the healthcare setting is preferred. Will train the right candidate.

Will consider individuals with no experience as long as they possess the willingness to learn the active role.

Must have the ability and flexibility to work flexible shifts and weekends (every other weekend). The position required to work every other weekend.

The role of the Activities/Recreation Assistant is to provide group or one-on-one programs that enhance the lives of our residents under the supervision of the activity director. Assistant with ADL is part of the job duties as well.

This position is a full time, 32/40 hours per week, including every other weekend.

A caring and compassionate heart is required; experience working with the elderly and experience with dementia and Alzheimer's residents in any health care setting is a big plus.

Great compensation and benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience working with seniors or in a similar role preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Compassionate and patient demeanor

This position requires a caring individual who is passionate about providing support and enhancing the quality of life for seniors. If you are dedicated, compassionate, and enjoy working with older adults, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance