at First Atlantic Healthcare in Bangor, Maine, United States
Job Description
Employment Status: Part-time
PayRate Interval: Hourly
PayRate Max: 18.25
Shift: Varied Shifts
Are you a natural entertainer with a heart for seniors? We are seeking a creative, energetic, and compassionate Activities Assistant to join our life enrichment team. In this role, you won’t just be “planning events”-you’ll be creating moments of joy, maintaining the dignity of our residents, and ensuring that our facility feels like a vibrant community.
As an Activities Assistant you will:
+ Lead & Implement: Execute a daily schedule of activities including music, arts and crafts, exercise classes, games, and religious services.
+ One-on-One Engagement: Provide meaningful bedside visits for residents who may be unable to attend group functions.
+ Innovation: Contribute new ideas for monthly calendars that cater to diverse cognitive and physical abilities (including memory care).
+ Documentation: Maintain accurate records of resident participation and progress as required by state and federal regulations.
+ Safety First: Assist in the safe transport of residents to and from activity areas.
What We’re Looking For
+ The “Vibe”: A “people person” who is patient, upbeat, and empathetic toward the elderly and those with dementia.
+ Communication: Ability to speak clearly and engage with residents, families, and staff professionally.
+ Reliability: Long-term care requires consistency; our residents thrive on seeing familiar faces.
+ Experience: Prior experience in a nursing home, assisted living, or memory care setting is a major plus, but we are willing to train the right personality!
Qualifications
+ High School Diploma or equivalent.
+ Ability to stand for long periods and lift/move activity equipment (up to 25 lbs).
+ CNA certification is a plus but not required.
+ Valid Maine Driver’s License; with clean driving record
+ Computer skills
As you are working hard planning and leading Resident activities, you will have:
+ Tuition reimbursement and education support: you can grow your career in health care
+ 401(K) with employer contribution
+ Full-time employees (30+ hours per week) have access to benefits; medical, dental, vision & disability
+ Paid Time Off available for all employees
+ Employer paid life insurance
+ Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent care
+ Employee assistance program
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