What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Chelsea Jewish Lifecare?
Activities Assistant | Brudnick Center for Living - Peabody, MA
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare is a residential and post-acute care provider that consistently delivers high-quality, compassionate care, while focusing on the development of innovative programs and services that enable individuals to live as independently as possible. We are currently seeking an Activities Assistant to join the Resident Life team at the Jeffery and Susan Brudnick Center for Living.
Position Summary:
The Activity Assistant will be involved in the development and implementation of a social and recreational program for residents in our memory care community. Activities include, but are not limited to, the health and wellness, educational/cognitive, creative, sensory motor, and social needs of our residents.
The Activity Assistant position is full-time, for a total of 37.5 hours per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity program
- Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information
- Involve the resident/family in planning activity programs when possible
- Ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and indicate the resident's response to the service
- Must be able to drive the community vans and assist residents with transfers on and off the vans.
- Transport residents in the facility's van to and from recreational outings and shopping trips.
- Assist in the development of and participate in regularly scheduled orientation and in-service training programs that relate to the activity department
- Assist in developing a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident's activity program that identifies the problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem/need identified
- Schedule and coordinate FaceTime and Zoom virtual visits with residents and their families
- Monitor and escort groups during Music Concerts, and to Activities on their appropriate floor.
- Other responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the Activity Director
- may be required to help run special programs on occasional evenings or weekends, as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma.
- Therapeutic Recreation Certification preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in long-term care or assisted living working directly with a geriatric population.
- Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc. of the department.
- Computer literacy in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet and other programs utilized to research, track and create materials for use in resident activities
- Must be able to drive the community vans and assist residents with transfers on and off the vans.
- Must possess excellent communication skills and be able to relate professionally and positively to residents, family members, volunteers, and facility staff.
- Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies. Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to coordinate and plan.
- Must be able to make responsible choices and decisions and act in a resident's best interest.
- Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the facility which include a medical and physical examination.
- Demonstrates knowledge of computer systems, applications, and other office equipment.
Benefits:
- Rewarding job within an outstanding and recognized organization
- Great working environment in our state-of-the-art facility located on Admirals Hill
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company-funded Life Insurance Policy
- Voluntary STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid time off, vacation and sick time
- Paid Birthday with Pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Inclusive company culture
- Free Parking!
- Free Groceries!
- Easily accessible from 128/95/Route 1
- Facility Accessible by MBTA Commuter Rail and Bus
Apply today and become part of our Chelsea Jewish Lifecare team!
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare is an equal opportunity employer, veterans & disability. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare conducts extensive background checks and professional references for all potential employees. If selected for hire, you must be able to provide a recent physical and required immunizations including fully-vaccinated status for Covid-19.