Activities assistant / recreation therapy

40 hour 8a-4:30p includes every other weekend

MI Nursing/Restorative Center

Position Summary Activities Assistant

Under the direction of the Director of Activities, provides an organized program of activity and recreational programming designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interest and the physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident.

Responsibilities of the Activities Assistant include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans, organizes and runs a well-organized program of both group and individual activities for residents including promotion, preparation and set up, reminder calls/cues, escorts, and clean up.
• Initiate, develop, coordinate and promote enrichment activities, both within and outside the community, that will stimulate and encourage resident interest and participation.
• Provides a safe, clean and neat environment for residents participating in activities and assumes responsibility for overseeing resident safety and well-being.
• Participates in the development of the monthly Activities Calendar.
• Counsel and encourages residents to develop and pursue appropriate independent leisure activities.

About Us

Mary Immaculate is one of New England’s largest and most advanced healthcare campuses for the care of elders. What distinguishes Mary Immaculate is its continuum of care designed to meet a broad spectrum of needs. Today, our mission includes nursing center care, independent and supportive housing and assisted living services. Our roots are honored and our Catholic tradition is continued through our membership in Covenant Health, a Catholic multi-institutional healthcare and eldercare organization serving New England.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Benefits Available Day 1 of Employment

• Employer-contributed health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid long term disability and life insurance
• Prescription drug insurance
• Referral bonuses
• Supplemental life and dependent life insurance
• Short term disability
• Retirement benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• Accident insurance
• Critical care insurance
• Generous paid time off program
• Weekly paychecks
• Employee recognition
• And so much more!

Qualifications of a Activity Assistant

6 months or more years of experience in planning, organizing and directing enrichment activities with the elderly population in a healthcare or community setting, or holds a certified activities professional certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be comfortable working with an interdisciplinary team approach. Must be comfortable working with geriatric population.

Send resume to [email protected] or apply on our website

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Work Location: In person