RESIDENT ACTIVITIES SPECIALIST

Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Employee Satisfaction

Growth and Career Advancement

Cookouts and Luncheon’s

Culture of Respect and Empowerment

Celebrating Individuality

Job summary

Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Massachusetts is seeking an Activities Assistant to support residents through planning, developing, organizing and evaluating engaging activities. You will observe attendance, encourage participation, and coordinate transportation as needed.

Join a collaborative team that offers weekly pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity
• Observe resident attendance, behavior, and degree of involvement during programs.
• Encourage resident participation as deemed appropriate.
• Transport residents to and from activities as needed.
• Participate in discharge planning, development, and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information.
• Assist in arranging for transportation for outings.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and staff.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the activity department.
• Perform administrative duties, i.e.. completing necessary forms, reports, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity
• Observe resident attendance, behavior, and degree of involvement during programs.
• Encourage resident participation as deemed appropriate.
• Transport residents to and from activities as needed.
• Participate in discharge planning, development, and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information.
• Assist in arranging for transportation for outings.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and staff.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the activity department.
• Perform administrative duties, i.e.. completing necessary forms, reports, etc.

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $16 USD to $18.78 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Come join this collaborative and innovated team. At Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center you willenjoy WEEKLY pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance and the ability to grow in your career.

Ready to love working again and be proud of where you work? Do you want to be valued and have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? If you answered ‘yes,’ we can’t wait to introduce you to our team of dedicated, caring professionals.

Join one of the largest post-acute health care systems across Massachusetts, committed to fulfilling the health and residential needs of the population in the communities we serve.

Why choose Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehab Center:

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Satisfaction
• Growth and Career Advancement
• Cookouts and Luncheon’s
• Culture of Respect and Empowerment
• Celebrating Individuality

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Medical Insurance
• FSA
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability Insurance
• HRA
• 401(k)

From short term rehab and recovery to long term skilled nursing care, hospice services, restorative care, and even respite care, we are by your side. Hillcrest Commons has been caring for area families since 1995, providing top-quality skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort, and independence for the highest possible quality of life. From post-surgery and post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term care for a chronic illness, our highly skilled care teams provide compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way.

As an Activities Assistant you will:

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity
• Observe resident attendance, behavior, and degree of involvement during programs.
• Encourage resident participation as deemed appropriate.
• Transport residents to and from activities as needed.
• Participate in discharge planning, development, and implementation of activity care
  plans and resident assessments.
• Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information.
• Assist in arranging for transportation for outings.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and staff.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the
  activity department.
• Perform administrative duties, i.e.. completing necessary forms, reports, etc.

Pay rate based on Years of Experience:

$16.00 - $18.78 per hour

Weekend and evening differential available

Full Time Positions Available

Equal Opportunity Employer
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