Activity Assistant

Vantage Care; Wilbraham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care facility is seeking an Activity Assistant to support therapeutic needs through engaging activity programs. The role involves planning, evaluating, and implementing activities while ensuring resident involvement and satisfaction. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing activity programs.
• Observe resident attendance and behavior.
• Complete administrative tasks and reports.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Tact

Enthusiasm

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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We are currently seeking a qualified Full-time/Part-time Activity Assistant.

Vantage is devoted to meeting the therapeutic needs of our customers with compassion, respect, & skilled professionalism.

Education:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience preferred.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on their current maturity level.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs of this facility.
• Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior and degree of involvement to evaluate activities and resident progress.
• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the needs of residents and their families.
• Participate in discharge planning, development of activity care plans, and resident assessments.
• Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information.
• Involve residents and their families in planning activity programs, objectives, and goals.
• Ensure all charted activity notes are informative, descriptive, and reflect the resident's response to services.
• Complete administrative tasks such as forms and reports, submitting them to the Activity Director as required.

Vantage Health Care requires evidence of COVID-19 vaccination for all personnel and affiliates present at a facility, with exemptions available as per law.

Vantage Health Care is an equal opportunity employer, making employment decisions based on merit and qualifications without discrimination based on protected characteristics.