Activities Assistant for Skilled Nursing Community (part time)

Company: Deaconess Abundant Life Communities
Location: Medford
Posted on: May 6, 2022

Job Description:

We are looking to add a Part Time (24 hrs) Activities Assistant to our Life Enrichment Team Hours: Day and Early Evening Shifts (includes some weekends) Rivercrest Wellness & Rehab is Newbury Court's (see below for more info) Skilled Nursing Unit for long-term and short-term care, and rehab services. Our 35-bed community provides a high level of care and home-like environment to our residents. We are currently looking for a special individual to join our team, as an Activities Assistant. The Activities Assistant is beacon of enjoyment for our residents. S/he will be responsible for running group activities for our residents at our Skilled Nursing Center. Several administrative tasks accompany this role as well, such as completing the necessary documentation to cover vacations and special events. Our Activities Assistants are warm, patient, have good communication & time management skills and have an enthusiasm for care giving. They also have a positive attitude, are open to trying new things, have a willingness to learn and are a team player. Our Activities Assistants also care deeply about the quality of life of our residents, as they move through the various stages of their later years. Previous long term care experience in a skilled nursing or assisted living environment is preferred, but not required for the right candidate. Training for this role is available. You want to join the Rivercrest Team because: We have a high staff to patient ratio at Rivercrest allowing for the best possible care of our residents and quality of work life for our staff We are not like other nursing homes. Rivercrest is newly renovated and has a comfortable, home like environment Newbury Court has a long tradition of providing care, compassion, and an exceptional quality of life for residents and employees. We exceed our residents' (and their families) expectations in quality of care, services and amenities in all three communities on our Concord campus Ranked BEST Nursing Home by US News : Included as one of the best Nursing Homes in the Boston area by Boston Magazine: Newbury Court is a distinctive retirement community, offering Assisted Living, Residential and Long Term Care services to our residents. We are recognized for and take pride in providing exceptional care, compassion and quality of life both to our residents and our employees. Working at Newbury Court is a chance to make a difference in the life of our residents and support the best quality of life for them. We are actively taking every measure to protect our Residents and Employees during the COVID-19 situation including: distribution of PPE, temperature screenings upon arrival to work, sanitizing stations and periodic maintenance COVID testing onsite provided by our dedicated infection control team We offer a competitive benefits package including: 401(k) retirement plan with company match Weekly pay Free use of campus fitness center and indoor pool Free garage parking Free Snacks on Tuesdays and other Staff Appreciation events College Tuition Benefit reimbursement and scholarship programs Free English Language tutoring Discounts at Verizon Wireless and more To apply, submit resume online: EOE

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