Resident Activities Coordinator: Enrich Lives

Bear Mountain Healthcare; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bear Mountain Healthcare is seeking an Activities Assistant to support residents in a nursing home setting in Great Barrington, MA. The role involves coordinating entertaining and therapeutic activities, assisting with outside activities and arts and crafts, and maintaining activity calendars.

There is flexibility with hours including every other weekend. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to supervise group activities; prior nursing home experience is

Qualifications

• Must have a passion to work with residents to enhance their quality of life.
• Ability to supervise group recreational activities.
• Prior experience in a nursing home preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in programs of activities providing entertainment, intercommunication, exercise, and relaxation for residents.
• Assist residents with outside activities and hobbies.
• Assist residents with arts and crafts activities.
• Assist residents with group activities.
• Print and distribute monthly activities calendar.
• Complete Activities Participation Records.
• Complete initial Activity Assessments and Quarterly Progress Notes.
• Work every other weekend with flexible hours.

Skills

Passion for elder care

Team player

Group activities supervision

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bear Mountain Healthcare is seeking an Activities Assistant to support residents in a nursing home setting in Great Barrington, MA. The role involves coordinating entertaining and therapeutic activities, assisting with outside activities and arts and crafts, and maintaining activity calendars.

There is flexibility with hours including every other weekend. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to supervise group activities; prior nursing home experience is