Activities Assistant
The Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence is an 80 unit (19 are special care) assisted living residence located on the campus of the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, MA. The campus provides a full continuum of senior healthcare services to the community including: skilled nursing care, short term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, Alzheimer's care, private care, hospice and life-care management services.
We are looking for a full time Activities Assistant to work Sunday through Thursday. This is a full time, 32 hour position.
Hours are:
Sunday: 9am-1pm
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-5pm
The Activities Assistant assists with creation, coordination, and implementation of activities to meet needs, capabilities and interests of all residents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ensure that activities engage residents of all functioning levels in activity programming.
- Conduct individual and group activities. Ensure programs start in timely manner. Comply with stated activities on calendar. Escort and supervise trips and special functions.
- Assist in the dining room, serving of resident meals and cleanup.
- Obtain materials necessary to conduct programs. Assist with seasonal decorations.
- Report change in resident status to Activity Program Coordinator and Director of Health and Wellness.
- Assist in maintaining safe environment and protecting participants, families, and staff from injury. Be knowledgeable of fire and disaster procedures and participate in drills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior experience with a geriatric population. Strong interpersonal skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with a diverse group of residents with various physical, social, and psychological needs.
We have some great benefits!
· Weekly Pay Checks
· Health insurance available from 1st day
· Dental, vision, long-term, short-term, life insurances
· Paid Time Off
· 6 Holidays
· Day off in birthday month
· Day off in anniversary month
· 401k with company match
· Yearly profit sharing (401k)
· Employee Assistance Program
If you are driven by your passion to make a positive difference, then come join our caring team of professionals who share the same values and motivation. We believe that maintaining a culture of collaboration and positivity within our team is paramount!
Apply here or at: www.jhccenter.org/employment/
Proudly following all EEOC guidelines as an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
