Compassionate Activities Assistant for Memory Care

AuthentiCare Health Centers; Bourne Corners (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401k

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

Vacation, Holiday and Sick Pay

Pay in lieu of benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Discount Programs (Verizon, Sprint, AT

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Sign-on bonus $500

Job summary

AuthentiCare Health Centers in Bourne Corners, MA is seeking an Activities Assistant to support residents through engaging individual and group activities, guided by the Activities Director. You will help plan and implement monthly activity programs, fostering intellectual, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, prior long-term care experience, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in long-term care or other healthcare settings is a plus.
• Experience working with Alzheimer's/Dementia patients is a plus.
• Experience in Long Term Care.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding employee, resident and company proprietary information.
• Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees at all levels.
• Must possess computer skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activities Director in enhancing and supporting the resident's intellectual, emotional and spiritual interests, talents, and hobbies with individual or group activities.
• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs of the facility.
• Assist in developing and planning the monthly program calendar.
• Assist in developing a written plan of care for each resident's activity program.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Implement activity procedures as directed by the Activity Director.
• Assist in scheduling programs, planning parties, and providing games/activities for residents.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities of daily living that will stimulate his/her potential, physically, mentally, socially and spiritually.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Long-term care exp

Alzheimer's care

Long Term Care

Attendance

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

AuthentiCare Health Centers in Bourne Corners, MA is seeking an Activities Assistant to support residents through engaging individual and group activities, guided by the Activities Director. You will help plan and implement monthly activity programs, fostering intellectual, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, prior long-term care experience, and strong communication.