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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

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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.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected under applicable law. Active Filters Activities Assistant Newburyport, MA Clear All Apply