Activities Assistant

Join our creative and passionate recreation team at Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Sandisfield!

As an Activities Assistant, you will assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the recreation department to ensure that an ongoing program of activities designed to meet the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident is maintained.

4p-8p shift with rotating weekends. Weekly pay is $18 an hour. Berkshire Rehab is an all-male skilled nursing facility with a large veteran population. 16 hours a week.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and run events and activities programming

• Build relationships with residents to tailor programming to their interests and desires

• Organize group and individual programming

• Generate ideas for exciting and engaging activities

• Encourage residents to participate in activities that stimulate their potential

• Assist with establishing resident care goals within the framework of the therapeutic team

• Document and report any unusual or significant findings

• Report all reportable events immediately

Requirements:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent

• We can train the right candidate!

What we offer:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay

• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).