Nevins Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre, an integral part of the Merrimack Valley since 1906, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide comprehensive and compassionate care while serving as a resource for the community and providing person-centered programs designed for both short-term rehab and long-term residential care. Our core values and guiding principles for quality, safety and service excellence include creativity, innovation, respect, caring, trust and integrity. www.Nevinsfamily.org

Nevins is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Activities Staff.

Respsonsibilities:

• Participates in creating an atmosphere of caring, warmth, and personal interest in the life of the resident that help support high quality of life for our residents.
• Evaluates and monitors individual resident’s responsiveness to the activities, to ensure that they are meeting the needs of the residents.
• Works with residents to engage them in activities to promote their physical, social, and mental well-being.
• Organizes small groups and spontaneous activities as required.
• Engages nursing staff. E.g. CNA’s in the life enrichment activities.
• Participates and leads the efforts around meal services.
• Works closely with volunteer coordinator to maximize Nevins volunteer pool.
• Provides support and direction to volunteers for activities and visits.
• Participates in planning monthly life enrichment calendars.
• Completes necessary documentation regarding resident participation in activities.
• Performs other additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent experience.
• More than 1 year job related experience.
• Demonstrated customer service excellence.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with staff, volunteers, residents, families, and visitors.
• Committed to working with residents, families, volunteers, and team members to help develop and implement strategies that promote person-centered care.
• Proven ability to interact with residents in a positive and cheerful manner.
• Must have patience and show enthusiasm while encouraging residents to engage in activities.
• Good communication and judgment skills.
• Must be able to respond with flexibility to unusual and emergent situations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Nursing home: 1 year (Preferred)
• Activities: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person