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National Health Care Associates Activities Assistant in Stafford Springs, Connecticut

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A Great Place to Work

National Health Care Associates is proud to welcome the Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation to our affiliate family!

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 those that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And as National grows with the acquisition of Evergreen, you will experience real career growth in an environment where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated.

We invite you to join our newest team at the Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation!

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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 Evergreen family will enjoy:

  • Competitive compensation

  • Improved health insurance and retirement benefits including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan

  • Comprehensive training and mentorship

  • Support for professional growth and development

  • A collaborative work environment

  • The opportunity 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

  • CT course completion needed for documentation

  • 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 30 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.

ID 2024-1899

Location/Org Data : Name Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation

Category Therapeutic Recreation

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