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Activities Assistant

Part-time

National Health Care Associates

Seymour, CTPart-timeNo compensation foundTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Seymour, CT
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

National Health Care Associates is hiring an Activities Assistant. The Activities Assistant plans and implements recreational and therapeutic activities for residents, fostering a positive and lively atmosphere. This role involves engaging residents in various programs, collaborating with the Activities Director, and providing one-on-one support to ensure a sense of community and social interaction.

Key focus areas include Assist in planning, organizing, and executing a diverse range of activities for residents, Engage residents in arts and crafts, games, music, and other recreational programs, and Collaborate with the Activities Director to develop and implement a monthly activities calendar.

Successful candidates bring Compassionate And Empathetic Nature, Interest In Therapeutic Needs Of The Aged And Chronically Ill, and Ability To Read, Write And Comprehend English. Important skills include Planning Activities, Implementing Activities, Creative Ideas, Enthusiasm, Engaging Residents, and Arts And Crafts.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Planning ActivitiesImplementing ActivitiesCreative IdeasEnthusiasmEngaging ResidentsArts and CraftsGamesMusicCollaborating With Activities DirectorDeveloping Monthly Activities CalendarProviding One-on-One SupportFostering CommunityFostering Social InteractionDocumenting RecordsMaintaining RecordsCompassionate NatureEmpathyInterest in Therapeutic Needs of the AgedWorking With the AgedWorking With the Chronically IllCollaborationInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Qualifications

Ability to Read EnglishAbility to Write EnglishAbility to Comprehend EnglishPrevious Experience in Long-Term Care SettingPrevious Experience in Senior Living Setting

Full job description

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A Great Place to Work

Shady Knoll Center for Health & Rehabilitation is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 41 Skokorat St, Seymour, Connecticut, 06483

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Activities Assistant

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What You'll Do:

As an Activities Assistant, you have a crucial role in planning and implementing a variety of recreational and therapeutic activities. Your creative ideas and enthusiasm will contribute to fostering a positive and lively atmosphere for our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in planning, organizing, and executing a diverse range of activities for residents

  • Engage residents in arts and crafts, games, music, and other recreational programs

  • Collaborate with the Activities Director to develop and implement a monthly activities calendar

  • Provide one-on-one support for residents who may need additional assistance

  • Foster a sense of community and social interaction among residents

  • Document and maintain records of residents' participation in activities

If you are passionate about creating positive and engaging experiences for seniors and have the creativity to organize a variety of activities, we invite you to join our team. Make a real difference in people's lives in an environment where compassion, care and expertise come together!

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What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Shady Knoll family will enjoy:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan

  • Comprehensive training and mentorship

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment

  • The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

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What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of an Activities Assistant include:

  • Previous experience in a Long-Term Care or senior living setting is preferred but not required - training will be provided

  • Compassionate and empathetic nature

  • Interest in the therapeutic needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both

  • Ability to read, write and comprehend English

  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

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ID 2026-7337

Location/Org Data : Name Shady Knoll Center for Health & Rehabilitation

Category Therapeutic Recreation

Location : Location US-CT-Seymour

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