Senior Living Activities & Wellness Assistant

NHC Careers; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Same-day pay

Flexible scheduling

Holiday incentive pay

Earned Time Off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Uniforms

Career development

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Somerville is seeking a compassionate Life Enrichment Assistant (Activities Assistant) to join our team in a PRN or part-time role. The position focuses on creating meaningful recreational activities that meet residents' physical, social, mental, and spiritual needs while fostering fun and engagement.

The ideal candidate is mature, dependable, and enthusiastic about working with seniors, with strong communication skills and the ability to work weekday afternoons and weekend shifts

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability and desire to work with elderly patients.
• Willingness to learn new ideas, programs, and skills.
• Positive attitude and a good sense of humor.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, patients, residents, and families.
• Patience, strong organizational skills, dependability, and attention to detail.
• Professional appearance and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Availability to work the designated weekday afternoon and weekend shifts as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Life Enrichment/Recreation Director in identifying each patient or resident's individual interests, preferences, and activity needs.
• Assist with planning and providing therapeutic and recreational programs designed to meet individual needs.
• Provide activities that support the physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual well‑being of patients and residents.
• Participate in individualized one-on-one activities with patients and residents as appropriate.
• Encourage participation and help create an engaging, positive, and enjoyable environment.
• Build positive relationships with patients, residents, families, community members, and NHC partners.
• Assist with maintaining positive community and public relations.
• Support the Life Enrichment/Recreation Director with departmental programs, events, and weekend activities.
• Follow NHC standards, policies, procedures, and the Better Way culture.
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and supportive approach when working with patients, residents, families, coworkers, and leadership.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Teamwork

Dependability

Patience

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NHC HealthCare Somerville is seeking a compassionate Life Enrichment Assistant (Activities Assistant) to join our team in a PRN or part-time role. The position focuses on creating meaningful recreational activities that meet residents' physical, social, mental, and spiritual needs while fostering fun and engagement.

The ideal candidate is mature, dependable, and enthusiastic about working with seniors, with strong communication skills and the ability to work weekday afternoons and weekend shifts