Activity Assistant

Melrose HealthCare; Wyoming (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Life Assistance Program

Home and Auto Insurance Discounts

Verizon wireless discounts

Job summary

Melrose Healthcare seeks an Activities Assistant to provide engaging group and individual activities for residents, helping create a joyful, resident-centered atmosphere. You will assist the Activity Director with planning and implementing programs.

The role may involve transporting residents, weekends/evenings/holidays, and collaborating with staff to maintain confidentiality and compassionate care. Prior long-term care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education or equivalency (Required).
• Prior long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activity Director in planning and implementing activities for residents.
• Transport residents to and from activities as needed.
• Facilitate activities to engage residents.
• Support a varied schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
• Contribute to a respectful, team-oriented environment and respond to concerns.
• Participate in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect HIPAA information.
• Provide patient-centered customer service interactions.
• Interact with residents with patience and empathy.
• Know activity programs for adults and geriatric residents.
• Conduct arts & crafts, music, games, and related activities.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and problem solve.

Skills

Caring/Compassion

Accountability

Effective Communication

Confidentiality

Team Player

Dedication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Activities Assistant for Melrose 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-$18.92

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

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

Benefits include but not limited to:

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

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 / Affimative Action Employer

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

If you are a U.S. applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. This option is reserved only for individuals with disabilities that are unable to use the online tools and is not intended for other purposes.