Activity Assistant

Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Berlin Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a compassionate Activity Assistant to help create meaningful and engaging experiences for residents. You will assist with recreational programs, group activities, special events, and holiday celebrations while encouraging resident participation and promoting a positive quality of life.

You will support, encourage, and motivate residents to participate, transport them as needed, and help maintain a welcoming, resident-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with seniors or in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative, energetic, and compassionate approach to working with residents.
• Ability to encourage resident participation and build positive relationships.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, organized, and attentive to resident safety and needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and carrying out recreational programs, group activities, special entertainment, and holiday events that meet residents' needs and interests.
• Support, encourage, and motivate residents to participate in activities.
• Transport residents to and from activities as needed.
• Accompany residents to special events and community outings outside the facility.
• Facilitate activities while maintaining awareness of all participating residents.
• Clean and organize activity areas after each program and prepare for upcoming activities.
• Assemble, dismantle, and properly store equipment and supplies used for recreational programs.
• Communicate with residents' families as necessary and encourage their involvement in activities.
• Promote a welcoming, inclusive, and resident-centered environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Creative approach

Energetic

Compassionate

Team player

Resident safety awareness

Job description

Activity Assistant

$18 - $25 HOURLY

Join our family of veteran activities staff at Berlin Health & Rehabilitation Center!

We are seeking a compassionate, energetic, and creative Activity Assistant to help create meaningful and engaging experiences for our residents.

About the Role:

As an Activity Assistant at Berlin Health & Rehabilitation Center, you will assist with recreational programs, group activities, special events, and holiday celebrations while encouraging resident participation and promoting a positive quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and carrying out recreational programs, group activities, special entertainment, and holiday events that meet residents' needs and interests.
• Support, encourage, and motivate residents to participate in activities.
• Transport residents to and from activities as needed.
• Accompany residents to special events and community outings outside the facility.
• Facilitate activities while maintaining awareness of all participating residents.
• Clean and organize activity areas after each program and prepare for upcoming activities.
• Assemble, dismantle, and properly store equipment and supplies used for recreational programs.
• Communicate with residents' families as necessary and encourage their involvement in activities.
• Promote a welcoming, inclusive, and resident-centered environment.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with seniors or in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative, energetic, and compassionate approach to working with residents.
• Ability to encourage resident participation and build positive relationships.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, organized, and attentive to resident safety and needs.

What We Offer:

At Berlin Health & Rehabilitation Center, you'll join a dedicated and compassionate team committed to providing exceptional care and creating meaningful experiences for our residents. We offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where employees are valued and encouraged to make a positive difference every day.