Resident Engagement Specialist

Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $18–$24 per hour

Job summary

Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a compassionate Activities Aide to join our team. You will plan and facilitate engaging recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic activities that promote connection and quality of life for our residents.

The ideal candidate has experience in activities, senior care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or healthcare; CNA experience is strongly preferred. Competitive pay and a supportive environment are offered to help you thrive.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in activities, senior care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, or healthcare setting required.
• CNA experience strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activity Director with planning and implementing recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic activities.
• Lead and support one-on-one, small-group, and large-group activities.
• Organize games, arts and crafts, entertainment, holiday celebrations, special events, and other resident programs.
• Provide meaningful individual engagement for residents who prefer one-on-one activities, tailoring interactions to their personal interests, preferences, and needs.
• Support residents with memory loss, physical limitations, or other disabilities, helping ensure activities are inclusive and accessible.
• Escort residents to and from scheduled activities while providing companionship, encouragement, and support.
• Prepare activity rooms, supplies, equipment, decorations, and other materials before and after programs.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe activity spaces.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and activity documentation in a timely manner.
• Assist with distributing activity calendars, newsletters, and daily schedules to keep residents and families informed.
• Work collaboratively with the Activity Director and other members of the care team to create positive and engaging resident experiences.
• Help ensure residents' individual preferences, interests, and abilities are incorporated into daily activities.

Skills

Compassionate

Creative

Energetic

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Basic computer skills

Welcoming environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a compassionate Activities Aide to join our team. You will plan and facilitate engaging recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic activities that promote connection and quality of life for our residents.

The ideal candidate has experience in activities, senior care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or healthcare; CNA experience is strongly preferred. Competitive pay and a supportive environment are offered to help you thrive.