Recreation Assistant-Per diem

Job Description

Welcome To

Welcome to Lahey Health Continuing Care, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health. Our team provides ongoing care to individuals through our assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. Our teams of nurses, aides, food service, and environmental service employees work to create an environment that supports the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of our residents and patients, along with their families.

About the Job

Our Recreation Assistants work with the Director and other members of the Resident Life team to plan and implement an activity program which is intended to meet the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of our residents.  They are warm, patient, with good time management and communication skills.  They have a positive attitude, are open to trying new things, and are willing to work as part of a cohesive team.  Our Recreation Assistants work in both assisted living and our memory care unit, and understand the needs of seniors as they move through various stages of their later years.  Previous experience in a senior living environment is preferred but not necessary, as training is provided.   

About Us

Beth Israel Lahey Health is dedicated to improving health and wellness and making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families and all members of the communities we serve.  Formed in March 2019, Beth Israel Lahey Health is a patient-centered, integrated care delivery system providing a continuum of services spanning academic, tertiary and community hospitals, dedicated orthopedic and psychiatric hospitals, primary and specialty care, community acute care, ambulatory care, behavioral services and home health.  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Responsibilities

1. Perform all duties and responsibilities with a positive attitude.
2. Works every other weekend and assigned holidays. Weekday schedule may vary to meet the needs of the Department.
3. Assists in the planning, developing, organizing and implementation of all Resident Life programs
4. Develops suggestions and ideas for improving and expanding the programs in the Resident Life Department.
5. Creates or assists in the preparation of the monthly calendar.
6. Visits new residents to introduce the Resident Life Department, to review program options and encourage new resident participation.
7. Runs Resident Life Programs which include, but are not limited to: Bingo, Oral Readings, Musicals, Card Games, Mental Stimulation Activities, Special Presentations, Resident Parties, Socials, Cooking Demonstrations, Bookmobile, Exercise Programs, Shop and Bank, Outdoor Games, Mystery Rides, Luncheons at area restaurants, Charades, Arts and Crafts, etc. 
8. Prepares appropriate area and materials for each activity and directs scheduled programs. Cleans up at the end of the program.
9. Fills out Activity Request forms as required.
10. Aware of residents and their needs at all times for safety.
11. Is responsible for staffing the Yankee Gift Shoppe in the absence of a volunteer.
12. Assists with maintaining adequate stock in Yankee Gift Shop which includes checking stock and ordering as required.
13. Maintains accurate record of daily sales.
14. Staffs the Heeltapper Pub in the absence of a volunteer bartender.
15. Establishes and maintains good community relations and contact with family members and the community.
16. Assists with maintaining adequate supplies per departmental budgets.
17. Assists residents to and from activities.
18. Effectively utilizes VoiceFriend to notify residents of upcoming events and other important information.
19. Attends required in-service training sessions and orientations.
20. Responds to residents’ needs.
21. Maintains all aspects of Department in the absence of the Director.
22. Adheres to Departmental Dress Code (business casual).
23. Similar and other related duties as required.