Activities Assistant – Full-Time Position Available In Hillsborough, New Hampshire

Activities Assistant – Full-Time Hanover Hill Health Care Center – 4.0 Manchester, NH Job Details Full-time From $17 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Referral program Qualifications Alzheimer’s care Dementia care Long term care experience Event planning Senior care Driving Organizational skills Communication skills Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description Hanover Hill is currently seeking a full-time Activities Assistant to assist in providing meaningful and enriching activities to the residents at our upscale, 124 bed long-term care and skilled nursing facility located on a beautiful campus in Manchester, New Hampshire. Activities experience preferred, but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate with a good work ethic and on outgoing, team-player attitude. The Activities Assistant is responsible for partaking in planning carrying out activity programs based on resident needs, interests, and abilities, and documenting residents’ progress within the activities. This is a full-time position. Requires some holidays and working every other weekend. Education /

Experience Requirements:

Experience working in Long Term Care and with Alzheimer’s population preferred Experience driving a transport vehicle preferred

Specific Requirements:

Possess a passion and compassion for working with the elderly population Be able to function independently and display flexibility and adaptability to daily routines in order to best fit resident’s needs and encourage engagement in meaningful daily activities Display excellent teamwork and communication skills Possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles, think outside the box and be willing to incorporate into existing activity programs Have at least a basic understanding of the social, psychological and recreational needs of the patients/residents in the facility Be able to handle multi-task oriented projects Possess well developed organizational skills and abilities

Physical Requirements:

Must be comfortable operating the facility’s shuttle bus Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day Must be able to cope with potential mental and emotional stress of the position Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability Must be able to transport residents who utilize wheelchairs to and from an activity and assist ambulating residents when needed. May be required to lift equipment, supplies, and occasionally move furniture Our team strives to please both our customers and our employees each and every day. If you share our values and are committed to keeping our residents safe, healthy, and happy, we would love to hear from you!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Rotating weekends Ability to

Commute:

Manchester, NH 03104 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Manchester, NH 03104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person