Part-Time Weekend Activities Assistant for Seniors

White Oak Healthcare; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Vacation and sick time

Wellness program

Job summary

Langdon Place of Portsmouth in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Part-Time Activities Assistant to plan and implement recreational, social, and therapeutic activities for residents. You will help foster socialization, independence, and quality of life while providing friendly companionship.

The role involves leading group and individual activities, assisting with games, crafts, music, exercise, and community outings, including driving the passenger van, and collaborating with nursing and other staff

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with seniors or in a healthcare, assisted living, or long-term care setting preferred, but not required
• Willingness to transport residents by means of driving a passenger van
• Energetic, outgoing, creative, and compassionate personality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate and engage residents with varying interests and abilities
• Dependable and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to work a flexible part-time schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing recreational, social, and therapeutic activities for residents
• Lead and participate in group and individual activities
• Encourage residents to participate in programs based on their interests and abilities
• Assist with games, crafts, music, exercise, celebrations, outings, and special events
• Help develop creative and engaging activities that meet a variety of resident interests
• Provide one-on-one activities and companionship when appropriate
• Assist residents to and from scheduled activities and programs
• Help prepare activity areas and supplies before programs and clean up afterward
• Maintain activity calendars, attendance records, and other documentation as needed
• Assist with community outings and resident events, including driving our passenger van
• Build positive relationships with residents and their families
• Work collaboratively with nursing and other departments to support residents' overall well-being
• Promote resident dignity, independence, choice, and quality of life

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivate residents

Team player

Flexible schedule

Willingness to transport

Job description

Langdon Place of Portsmouth in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Part-Time Activities Assistant to plan and implement recreational, social, and therapeutic activities for residents. You will help foster socialization, independence, and quality of life while providing friendly companionship.

The role involves leading group and individual activities, assisting with games, crafts, music, exercise, and community outings, including driving the passenger van, and collaborating with nursing and other staff