Recreation Assistant

Genesis HealthCare; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation plans

Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service 

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Foundation

Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid 1

401K

Paid Time Off

Free 24/7 virtual health care

On-Demand Pay

Pet Insurance

Term and Whole Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Personal Accident

Critical Illness

Cancer Coverage

Job summary

Genesiscareers in Orono, Maine invites an Activity Assistant to enrich the lives of our patients and residents. You will plan, organize and implement engagement activities that meet physical, creative, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs while ensuring safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities include providing input into monthly recreation therapy services, documenting attendance and participation, and attending care plan meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to read and document information accurately.
• Strong interpersonal skills for engagement with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement engagement activities addressing physical, creative, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs of patients/residents.
• Provide input into the design of monthly recreation therapy services.
• Document patient/resident attendance and participation levels.
• Attend care plan meetings as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Public engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Enrich the lives of our patients/residents as an Activity Assistant where you will plan, organize and implement engagement activities that meet the physical, creative, cognitive, social, spiritual, and needs of our patients and residents.

• Provide input into the design of monthly recreation therapy services


• Document patient/resident attendance and participation level at recreation programs


• Attend care plan meetings as needed

Who You Are

• Effective communicator with excellent verbal/ written skills.


• Well-developed organizational abilities and record keeping skills.


• Able to positively engage with personnel, resident/patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors and respond to their medical and physical needs.

Benefits

• Variable compensation plans


• Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts


• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health


• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships


• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off


• Free 24/7virtual health careprovided by licensed doctorsforall Anthemmedically-enrolled employees and theirimmediate family members


• On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned


• Pet Insurance


• Term and Whole Life Insurance


• Short-term Disability


• Hospital Indemnity


• Personal Accident


• Critical Illness


• Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range

USD $17.75 - USD $17.75 /Hr.