Activities Assistant

SummaryProvide activities to patients who have impairments, activity limitations, or participation restrictions resulting from injury, disease, or other causes.Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team.Maintain and utilize technical, environmental, and financial resources effectively and efficiently.Does this position require Patient Care? YesEssential Functions-Assist in monitoring activity supply inventory.-Transportation: transports patients by wheelchair, cart, bed, and bassinet. - Individual and group activities programs are carried out according to established procedures, maintaining records of participants, and providing craft supplies, games, or other needed tools for the program.- Activities programs are promoted to build awareness and achieve attendance goals.


EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsExperiencePrevious activities experience 0-1 year preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language. - Computer proficiency required. Microsoft Office applications preferred with the ability to learn new software. - Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, working with a varied population. - Work independently, be self-directed, and contribute as a member of a team. - Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.


Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)

• Walking Frequently (34-66%)

• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)

• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)

• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)

• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

• Talking Constantly (67-100%)

• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center Brighton, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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