Activities Assistant (Part Time)

Activities Assistant | Per Diem | JGS Lifecare - Ruth's House Assisted Living

JGS Lifecare, located in the quaint town of Longmeadow, MA, has been the proud caretaker of the elderly within the local community for over 100 years! Founded on the Jewish principle of respecting age as a blessing, we have dedicated ourselves to delivering the best in elder care services to people of every faith and every background. So as we enter our second century, we are excited to introduce a new range of services and updates to serve our life-long commitment to our community. Our spacious campus has a full-array of services including Skilled Nursing, Senior Living and Community programs that consist of traditional long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, assisted living, hospice and day health support services. Our employees are an outstanding team of professionals who go above-and-beyond each day with their compassionate care to our residents and the individuals we serve.

JGS Lifecare, located in Longmeadow, MA, is seeking an enthusiastic, caring and compassionate Activities Assistant to join our Activities Department within our Assisted Living program, Ruth's House.

Position Summary: The Activities Assistant works with the Activities Director to deliver recreational and social programming in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists the Program Coordinator in developing and coordinating a successful activities program in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations.
• Helps with the assessment of resident's interest/needs and provides an activity program appropriate to meet the physical, social, cultural, spiritual, emotional and recreational needs and interests of each resident.
• Helps with the planning and monitoring of leisure activities for recreation and therapeutic purposes, designed to enhance the quality of life of each resident as well as maintain an open working relationship with the resident's family or guardian.
• Compliance with the annual in-service training requirements as outlined in the Assisted Living Regulations from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA).
• HIPAA and Corporate Compliance.
• Other duties/projects as identified and assigned by the Program Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma.
• Therapeutic Recreation Certification preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in long-term care or assisted living.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc. of the department.
• Must possess and maintain an unencumbered driver's license.
• Must be able to drive the community vans and assist residents with transfers on and off the vans.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and be able to relate professionally and positively to residents, family members, volunteers, and facility staff.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies. Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to coordinate and plan.
• Must be able to make responsible choices and decisions and act in a resident's best interest.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the facility which include a medical and physical examination.
• Demonstrates knowledge of computer systems, applications, and other office equipment.

JGS is an equal opportunity employer, veterans & disability. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is prohibited by law.

JGS Lifecare conducts extensive background checks and professional references for all potential employees. If selected, you must be able to provide a recent physical and required immunizations including fully-vaccinated status for Covid-19.