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Alliance Health at Maples

Activities Assistant

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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

NOW HIRING - ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT
per diem- part time
ARE YOU ENTHUSIASTIC, FUN, ORGANIZED, WITH GREAT COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND YOU HAVE COMPASSION FOR SENIORS?
Seeking an enthusiastic individual that enjoys working with seniors is reliable, flexible and creative. High school diploma or GED and good communication skills required. Would perfer 1 year experience working with residents/patients in a long term care setting. Work with other activity staff in planning, organizing and executing a variety or therapeutic activities for residents with different stages of dementia. Must be a patient and kind person, able to work in a team with other staff. Previous Dementia care experience/Dementia care certified preferred not required.
Job Type:
Part-time, Pay:
$16.00 per hour
Responsibilities:
Assist with record keeping of progress and activity attendance. Assist with mail delivery, transporting residents to and from activity programs, preparation of monthly activity calendar, and contributes to monthly newsletter and fund-raising efforts. Directs or carries out a program of activities which will provide entertainment, inter-communication, exercise, relaxation, and opportunities to express creative talents and fulfill basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs.
Experience:
Preferred but not required Activities Assistant (1 year preferred) Dementia Care Experience (preferred) Long Term Care Experience (preferred) English (preferred) Work at one location