Recreational Programming Assistant

The Courville at Nashua; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Earned time

401K

Flexible spending accounts

Paid life insurance

Job summary

The Courville at Nashua is a Senior Healthcare Community in Nashua, NH. We are looking for a Full-time Activities Assistant to plan, implement, and lead daily activities for our residents, providing social and emotional support per established guidelines.

Responsibilities include running activities, developing new programs, safely transporting residents, and collaborating with nursing staff. A High School diploma is required; LNA experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely and effectively perform job-related functions.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Experience in a skilled nursing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enthusiastically run daily activities that engage residents.
• Develop new activities that appeal to different resident interests.
• Safely transport residents to and from activities.
• Observe residents' physical, emotional, social and spiritual health and report changes to nursing staff.
• Observe residents' rights and assist in evacuation during emergencies.

Skills

Team-player

Organized

Positive attitude

Self-motivated

Flexible

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Do you love people? Do you enjoy music and crafts?

The Courville at Nashua is a Senior Healthcare Community in Nashua conveniently located near Saint Joseph's Hospital. We are locally owned and operated and committed to providing personalized service and care.

We’re looking for an energetic, creative Full-time Activities Assistantinterested in enriching the lives of our amazing residents.

• 37.5 hrs/wk
• Bring JOY to our residents and enrich their lives
• Must enjoy working with seniors
• Activities and events for residents and staff.

Job Description:

The Activities Assistant will assist the director in planning and implementing resident activities. Additionally, the Activities Assistant will provide social and emotional support to individual residents in accordance with established standards, guidelines and regulations for resident safety. Successful candidates have the ability to think independently, will be self-motivated, organized, and must have a positive, upbeat attitude.

Activities include exercise, games, arts and sciences, travel, lectures, spiritual programs, outings, hosting speakers and musical events. Calendars are based on the ever-changing desires of our residents, so every day is different!

• Flexibility is very important
• Looking for Team-player willing to pitch in and assist as needed in other areas of the facility in emergent situations
• Must pass the physical required by this facility
• LNA license or interest in getting an LNA license - preferred
• Experience working in a skilled nursing environment is a plus!

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Enthusiastically run daily activities that engage our residents
• Develop new activities that appeal to the different interests of our residents
• Safely transport residents to and from activities
• Observe the status of residents regarding physical, emotional, social and spiritual health and report all changes in status to nursing staff
• Observe resident's rights
• Assist in evacuation of residents in an emergency
• Report to work as scheduled and demonstrate dependability and punctuality
• Work cooperatively/assist with other departments
• Represent the facility to family and community events
• Attend in-services, as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

The Activities Assistant must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions, with or without reasonable accommodations required by federal, state, and local law. They must also:

• Have a High School diploma or equivalent
• Be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• Meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination
• Be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally sensitive residents within the community

Benefits:

Employee benefits include competitive wages, medical insurance, dental insurance, earned time, 401K, flexible spending accounts, and paid life insurance for eligible employees.

The Courvilles is an Equal Opportunity / Aff

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.