Activity Assistant

Job overview

The Activity Assistant role is onsite in Shrewsbury, MA. Compensation is not specified. The position supports the Activities Director at Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing at Southgate. The role helps plan and deliver activities that address patients’ recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs. It also supports patient participation, records progress and behavior, and contributes to a safe, welcoming care environment.

What you'll do

• Assist with planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity programs including entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and education
• chart patient progress and behavior
• escort patients to activities
• make regular in-room visits to patients unable or uninterested in group activities
• assist with patient evacuation
• communicate and work productively on an interdisciplinary team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

activity assistant

patient activities

recreation

long-term care

patient engagement

activity programs

patient documentation

shrewsbury ma

shrewsbury rehabilitation and nursing

geriatrics preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Prior experience with geriatrics is preferred; high school graduation or equivalent is required.

About the employer

Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing at Southgate is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.