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Job overview
First Atlantic Health Care is hiring an Activities Assistant. First Atlantic Health Care seeks a creative, energetic Activities Assistant to enrich the lives of seniors at its skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Dover‑Foxcroft, Maine, by planning and leading diverse activities, providing one‑on‑one engagement, and ensuring safety and documentation compliance.
Key focus areas include Lead & implement daily schedule of activities including music, arts and crafts, exercise classes, games, and religious services, Provide meaningful bedside visits for residents unable to attend group functions, and Contribute new ideas for monthly calendars catering to diverse cognitive and physical abilities.
Important skills include Communication, Patient, Upbeat, and Empathetic. Preferred (not required): Computer Skills.
Skills & qualifications
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Full job description
Employment Status: Part-time
Pay Rate: 15
PayRate Interval: Hourly
PayRate Max: 17
Shift: Days
About Us
A family-owned business since 1955, purchased in partnership by Eastern Maine Health Systems and First Atlantic Healthcare in 2013, Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has offered quality care to the elderly in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and surrounding area communities. We have become well known for that care and we continue that tradition with pride. Since 1972, we have been in our modern 93-bed facility on the Guilford Road in Dover-Foxcroft, and have been providing the utmost in quality care services since. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care
Are you a natural entertainer with a heart for seniors? We are seeking a creative, energetic, and compassionate Activities Assistant to join our life enrichment team. In this role, you won’t just be "planning events"—you’ll be creating moments of joy, maintaining the dignity of our residents, and ensuring that our facility feels like a vibrant community.
As an Activities Assistant you will:
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Lead & Implement: Execute a daily schedule of activities including music, arts and crafts, exercise classes, games, and religious services.
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One-on-One Engagement: Provide meaningful bedside visits for residents who may be unable to attend group functions.
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Innovation: Contribute new ideas for monthly calendars that cater to diverse cognitive and physical abilities (including memory care).
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Documentation: Maintain accurate records of resident participation and progress as required by state and federal regulations.
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Safety First: Assist in the safe transport of residents to and from activity areas.
What We’re Looking For
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The "Vibe": A "people person" who is patient, upbeat, and empathetic toward the elderly and those with dementia.
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Communication: Ability to speak clearly and engage with residents, families, and staff professionally.
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Reliability: Long-term care requires consistency; our residents thrive on seeing familiar faces.
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Experience: Prior experience in a nursing home, assisted living, or memory care setting is a major plus, but we are willing to train the right personality!
Qualifications
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High School Diploma or equivalent.
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Ability to stand for long periods and lift/move activity equipment (up to 25 lbs).
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CNA certification is a plus but not required.
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Valid Maine Driver's License; with clean driving record
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Computer skills
As you are working hard planning and leading Resident activities, you will have:
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Tuition reimbursement and education support: you can grow your career in health care
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401(K) with employer contribution
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Full-time employees (30+ hours per week) have access to benefits; medical, dental, vision & disability
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Paid Time Off available for all employees
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Employer paid life insurance
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Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent care
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Employee assistance program
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