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Bear Mountain Health Care
Activities Assistant
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What they do
A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$34,598 / year median in Massachusetts
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Jobs › Newburyport, MA › Activities Assistant Bear Mountain Health Care Activities Assistant Newburyport, MA Apply Job description: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Activities Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality support to the resident and families, work with other members of the interdisciplinary team, and ensure that residents receive the best possible treatment in a variety of settings, including long term care, sub-acute care, and memory care. This role requires strong skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to resident-centered care. Responsibilities Including, but not limited to:
- Assist the Director of Activities in enhancing and supporting the residents intellectual, emotional and spiritual interests, talents, and hobbies with individual or group activities.
- Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs of the facility.
- Assist in developing and planning the monthly program calendar.
- Assist in developing a written plan of care for each residents activity program.
- Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
- Implement activity procedures as directed by the Activity Director.
- Assist in scheduling programs, planning parties and providing games/activities for residents.
- Encourage residents to participate in activities of daily living that will stimulate his/her potential, physically, mentally socially and spiritually.
- All other duties as assigned. Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in long-term care or other healthcare setting is a plus.
- Experience working with Alzheimers/Dementia patients a plus.
- Experience in Long Term Care
- Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding employee, resident and company
- proprietary information
- Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees at all levels
- Must possess computer skills of the types and at a level necessary to accomplish the job Apply now and join our family of healthcare professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our residents.