Resident Engagement Specialist

MQS Health; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee engagement and culture comm.

Shift differentials

Company-sponsored life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is hiring an Activities Assistant for a full-time role with daily pay options. You will create engaging activities that promote residents' social, emotional, physical, and intellectual well-being and document participation.

Responsibilities include planning, implementing programs, escorting residents to events, collaborating with the care team, and maintaining activity records. Requires a high school diploma and experience with seniors preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in an Activities Department, healthcare setting, skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, assisted living community, or related environment preferred.
• Experience working with seniors is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, engaging, and positive environment that enhances residents' quality of life and daily experiences.
• Document resident participation and engagement in scheduled activities and programs.
• Promote the social, physical, emotional, and intellectual well-being of residents through meaningful activities and interactions.
• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing recreational, social, educational, and community-based programs.
• Build positive relationships with residents and encourage participation based on each individual's interests, abilities, and preferences.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support resident care goals and enhance overall resident satisfaction.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is hiring an Activities Assistant for a full-time role with daily pay options. You will create engaging activities that promote residents' social, emotional, physical, and intellectual well-being and document participation.

Responsibilities include planning, implementing programs, escorting residents to events, collaborating with the care team, and maintaining activity records. Requires a high school diploma and experience with seniors preferred.