Creative Activities Assistant – Senior Living

Athena Health Care Systems; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive and Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Em

Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is seeking a fun and creative Activities Assistant to join our team. This role involves organizing resident activities, building relationships, and generating engaging ideas tailored to residents' interests.

The position offers 40 hours per week with weekly pay of $16 per hour. We value teamwork, compassion, and a commitment to enriching residents' lives in a supportive hospital-based setting.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year experience in an Activities Department in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or related medical facility preferred.
• We can train the right candidate!

Responsibilities

• Organize events and activities for residents (BINGO, arts and crafts, games, parties).
• Build close relationships with residents.
• Generate activity ideas based on residents' interests.
• Coordinate staff recognition events.
• Encourage participation in activities of daily living to stimulate residents physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.
• Document and report significant findings to nursing.
• Report all events per policy.
• Assist with resident care goals within the therapeutic team.

Skills

Event planning

Resident engagement

Communication

Creativity

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is seeking a fun and creative Activities Assistant to join our team. This role involves organizing resident activities, building relationships, and generating engaging ideas tailored to residents' interests.

The position offers 40 hours per week with weekly pay of $16 per hour. We value teamwork, compassion, and a commitment to enriching residents' lives in a supportive hospital-based setting.