Activity Assistant

Mqshealth; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health facility seeks a full-time Activities Assistant to engage residents through various recreational activities. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and prior experience in a nursing home setting. Benefits include health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) match.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee engagement and culture committee

Shift differentials

Company sponsored life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP) resources

Qualifications

• Prior recreation/activities experience in a nursing home with dementia experience preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate necessary care appropriate to age-related needs.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating daily, weekly, and monthly events for resident socialization.
• Observing residents and assisting with activities.
• Reporting medical concerns to supervisors.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join our team at Riverview Rehabas an Activities Assistant.

Proudly supported by Marquis Health Consulting Services

Full-Time position - 30 hours per week including every other weekend

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Responsibilities of Activities Assistant:

• Facilitating daily, weekly and monthly events to encourage socialization and recreation for facility residents

• Observing residents throughout the event and assisting with coloring, crafts, and other needs

• Reporting medical concerns to supervisors if needed

• Crafting, coloring, decorating, playing games, etc.

Qualifications for Activities Assistant:

• Primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine required

• Prior recreation/activities experience in a nursing home with dementia experience preferred.

• An ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.

• High School Diploma or GED.

Benefits forActivities Assistant:

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee referral bonus

• Health, vision, and dental benefits

• 401(k) with match

• Employee engagement and culture committee

• Shift differentials

• Company sponsored life insurance

• Employee assistance program (EAP) resources

The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.