Recreation Assistant FT/PT

Job Description

Job Description

AT Vantage of WestSpringfield

We are seeking talented  Activity Assistants to join our dynamic team at Vantage Care, LLC! As we continue to grow and expand, we are looking for passionate and skilled professionals who are eager to make a meaningful impact!

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Vantage Care & Rehab of WestSpringfield

Casual Fridays!!!

Great Team!!!

Excellent benefits!

• Vacation
• Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

Vantage Healthcre & Rehab of WestSpringfield

42 Prospect Ave, WestSpringfield, MA 01089

We are currently seeking a qualified full-time/part time Activity Assistant

Vantage is devoted to meeting the therapeutic needs of our customers with compassion, respect, & skilled professionalism.

Education:

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

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs of this facility.
• Observe resident attendance, mood behavior and degree of involvement so that facility activities and resident progress are evaluated, by noting, reporting, and charting resident behavior.
• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
• Participate in discharge planning, development of implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information.
• Involve the resident/family in planning activity programs when possible.
• Involve the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.
• Ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and indicate the resident's response to the service.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Activity Director as required.

Vantage Health Care requires evidence of COVID-19 vaccination for all Vantage personnel and affiliates who will be present at a facility. Religious and medical exemptions will be provided in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Vantage Health Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and competence and not influenced or affected by race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, marital status, military status, veterans’ status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.