Geriatric Activities Coordinator

Apploi; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities in planning, organizing, developing, and directing quality activities for residents, ensuring recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs are met in line with Life Care standards.

The role emphasizes planning, charting progress, escorting residents, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Geriatrics experience preferred.
• Must be able to make independent decisions and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating quality activity programs.
• Chart patient progress and behavior descriptively.
• Escort patients to and from activities.
• Make regular in-room visits to patients unable to participate in group activities.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude.
• Assist in evacuation of patients when needed.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Communicate effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, and move during working hours.

Skills

Independent decision making

Ability to implement programs

Team collaboration

Customer service

Reading and writing English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with geriatrics preferred

Job description

Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities in planning, organizing, developing, and directing quality activities for residents, ensuring recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs are met in line with Life Care standards.

The role emphasizes planning, charting progress, escorting residents, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team in a caring environment.