Activity Assistant

Plymouth Harborside HealthCare; Jabez Corner (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Step Healthcare in Massachusetts is seeking an Activities Assistant to provide engaging group and individual activities for residents, promoting joy and wellbeing in a supportive, resident-centered environment.

Assist the Activity Director with planning and implementing activities, transport residents as needed, facilitate events, and contribute to a respectful, team-oriented setting while protecting privacy under HIPAA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activity Director in planning, development, and implementation of activities for residents.
• Transport residents to and from activities as needed.
• Facilitate engaging activities and oversee resident participation.
• Contribute to a respectful, team-oriented environment with residents and staff.
• Participate in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect residents' PHI per HIPAA.
• Provide excellent customer service and resident interaction.
• Create a resident-centered, engaging atmosphere.

Skills

Caring/Compassion

Accountability

Effective Communication

Confidentiality

Team Player

Dedication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Activities Assistant for Plymouth Harborside Healthcare

At Next Step Healthcare, we know that working in the healthcare industry is more than just a job – it’s a way of life reserved for the most compassionate, caring, and hard-working individuals. We are privileged to work alongside people who believe, like we do, that locally owned and operated healthcare facilities should go beyond simply “meeting the needs” of its residents.

Pay Range: $18.00-$22.87

The Activity Assistant is responsible for providing group and individual activities for the residents. To promote an engaging and joyous atmosphere for the residents.

• Assist the Activity Director in the planning, development, and implementation of activities which enrich the lives of the residents
• Transport residents to and from activities as needed
• Facilitate the activity
• A possible varied work schedule that may include some weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, residents and families
• Participates in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all times
• Customer Service Oriented
• Ability to be patient while interacting with challenged or difficult residents
• Knowledge of activity programs developed to engage adult and geriatric residents
• Skill in conducting arts & crafts, music, games and associated activities
• Demonstrates organizational and critical thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessary
• Ability to create a resident-centered environment

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Medical
• FSA
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Assistance Program
• Home and Auto Insurance Discounts
• Verizon wireless discounts (22% discount)

Qualifications: A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma. (Required). Prior experience in the long-term care environment (Preferred).

• Caring/Compassion
• Accountability
• Effective Communication
• Confidentiality
• Team Player
• Dedication

If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then your next step is with us.

Next Step Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity / Aff

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.