Activity Assistant - ODD Fellows Home of Massachusetts
Worcester, MA 01606
About the Job
ODD Fellows Home of Massachusetts -
- Assists with the completion of the activity component of the resident assessment within the time period required by state regulations for new admissions annually.
- Assists with identifying and documenting in the resident’s care plan the activity interests, needs and problems of the resident. Care planning updates will be documented every 3 months or as condition changes.
- Plans and implements Reality Orientation and Validation on a one-to-one basis.
- Takes part in in-service education and attends all in-service sessions relating to the Activity Program.
- Plans, schedules and implements room visits and in-room activities for residents unable to leave their rooms.
- Maintains a daily activity attendance record for each resident.
- Observes infection control procedures related to the Activity Program.
- Responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision.
- Follows Resident’s Rights policies at all times.
- Accepts assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
- Assumes accountability for data contained in the Personnel Policy Manual.
- Observes all facility safety policies and procedures.
- Leads activity program on weekdays, as well as evenings, weekends, and holidays, per resident needs and program requirements.
- Participates in continuing education through professional organizations, publications and educational institutions and agencies.
- Attends facility committee meetings as required.
- Identifies safety hazards and initiates corrective action.
- Consistently demonstrates responsibility, accountability and dependability.
- Consistently works cooperatively and maintains effective communication with facility administration, nursing personnel, ancillary personnel, all facility departments and consultants.
- Comes to work clean and neat and consistently presents a professional appearance.
- Consistently maintains awareness of changes in rules and regulations effecting facility operations.
- Supports, encourages and motivates independent activity and pursuits, both individually and in small groups.
- Communicates with families as necessary and offers opportunities for them to share diverse, cultural and educational experiences with the resident.
- Fosters interaction between the nursing home community and the community at large.
- Weekdays between 8;30 am-4:30 pm
- Weekends- Saturday/Sunday between 8:30 am-4:30 pm
- Some evenings till 7pm
- Assists in planning and managing fundraising events for Resident Council.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be able to read, write and understand English. Other languages are helpful.
- Has basic math skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
- Must be covid vaccinated plus the booster
- *All applicants are required to pass a background check including CORI
Great Place to Work - Great Benefits!!
- Affordable health benefits –
- Generous PTO packages
- 403b
- Competitive salary
- Life insurance & accident
- A comprehensive, outstanding benefit package including generous vacation, holiday pay, health, dental, vision insurance with employer contribution and reimbursement.
- Health, Dental and Vision eligibility at 24 hours.
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Referral Bonuses
Source : ODD Fellows Home of Massachusetts