What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant position at HELLENIC WOMENS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION INC?
The Hellenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (HNRC) is a 154-bed, not-for-profit skilled facility located south of Boston. The HNRC primarily serves the communities of Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Certified Activity Assistant. If you enjoy working with the elderly and are looking to share your energy and creativity this could be the position for you.
Under indirect supervision, the Activity Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs for our residents.
Additionally, this position is responsible for the documentation of resident assessments and activity attendance records and assisting with social activities such as parties, games, and special events both inside and outside of the facility, and maintaining equipment and supply inventories used to conduct programming.
This position includes every other weekend and some early evening and holiday hours.
Qualifications:- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and positive attitude toward the elderly
- Previous experience in a nursing home or assisted living facility
- Ability to lead group and individual activities independently with minimal supervision
- Working with Alzheimer’s/Dementia population preferred
- Certified Activity Assistant preferred
Salary : $18 - $22