We are hiring an Activities Assistant to join our team at Cape Heritage
Rehab in Sandwich! Position is 9a-5p during the week and includes an
every other weekend rotation. Pays weekly at \$18/hour. Here at Athena
Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization,
and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed
to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and
their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We
strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured
to allow you to grow within the company. As an Activities Assistant, you
assist the Director of Therapeutic Recreation and/or Memory Care Program
Coordinator in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the
overall operation of the Therapeutic Recreation Department to ensure
that an ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance
with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical,
mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident is maintained.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: Must possess, as a minimum, a high school
diploma or its equivalent. As a minimum, one (1) year experience in an
Activities Department in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or
other related medical facility is preferred. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in plans and provisions of patient care by visiting residents
regularly to evaluate needs. Document and report to the nursing
department any unusual or significant findings. Report all reportable
events immediately in accordance with our policy. Encourage residents to
take part in activities of daily living that will stimulate his/her
potential, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. Spend duty
time with residents rather than with other facility staff. Assist with
and follow through on the establishment of resident care goals within
the framework of the entire therapeutic team. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must be at least 18 years old. Must possess the ability to make
independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must
possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family
members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must be knowledgeable in the Privacy Rule and ensure all staff comply
with facility privacy practices policies and procedures. Must have
patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be
willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which
they are currently functioning. Must possess the ability to seek out new
methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing
policies and procedures. Must be able to relate information concerning a
resident?s condition. Must participate in continuing education and
inservice training. ABOUT ATHENA HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS: Cape Heritage is
managed by Athena Health Care Systems. Athena Health Care Systems,
headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering
exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984.
Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode
Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier and highly regarded
providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. Through
our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the
quality of our environments, we have transformed our managed facilities
into thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of
life, and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.