Program Assistant

Next Step Healthcare; Lee (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

FSA

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Life Assistance Program

Home and Auto Insurance Discounts

Verizon wireless discounts

Job summary

Next Step Healthcare in Massachusetts is seeking an Activities Assistant for The Landing at Laurel Lake (ALF only). You will provide group and individual activities to residents, delivering a warm, engaging atmosphere and supporting their well-being.

Under supervision of the Activity Director, you will coordinate with volunteers, transport residents to events, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment. Experience with senior activities and a High School diploma are preferred.

Qualifications

• Long term experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, development, and implementation of activities which enrich the lives of the residents
• Proactively encourage and support residents' rights
• Work with volunteers - assist in work direction of volunteers as needed
• Transport residents to and from activities as needed
• Facilitate the activity, and be aware of all residents at all times
• Clean up after each activity and leave the day room in good condition
• Assists in the measures taken for the care, custody, and safety of residents during group activities
• Assembles, erects, dismantles, and stores the equipment and supplies used in the recreation program

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

ProgramAssistant for The Landing at Laurel Lake (ALF Only)

At Next Step 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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of an Activity Director, the Activities Assistant will provide group and individual activities for the residents. The number one goal is to bring fulfillment and happiness. By smiling and bringing a positive attitude to work every day, it will promote a joyous atmosphere for the residents; does related work as required.

DUTIES INCLUDE (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Assist the Resident Activities Coordinator and Senior Recreation Aide in the planning, development, and implementation of activities which enrich the lives of the residents
• Proactively encourage and support residents' rights.
• Work with volunteers - assist in work direction of volunteers as needed
• Transport residents to and from activities as needed
• Facilitate the activity, and be aware of all residents at all times
• Clean up after each activity and leave the day room in good condition and ready for the next activity or meal
• Assists in the measures taken for the care, custody, and safety of residents during group activities
• Assembles, erects, dismantles, and stores the equipment and supplies used in the recreation program and leaves areas in good condition

Benefits include but not limited to:

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

REQUIREMENTS:

• Long term experience preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent

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.

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