Activity Assistant needed at Westgate, join our AMAZING team today! Hours to fit any schedule!!

National Health Care -

The Westgate Center for Rehabilitation and Alzheimer's Care is looking for a reliable and dynamic Part-time Activities Assistant to join or team of professional care givers.

What makes National Health Care Associates (NHCA) a GREAT fit for you? When you join NHCA, you become part of a premier provider of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care. Our care team of more than 7,000 employees in seven states cares for patients throughout the Northeast. We built a comprehensive network of services for each of our 40+ centers, carefully designed to address the individual needs of every person entrusted to our care.

Our mission is to provide our residents and their families with superior care delivered by staff dedicated to the principles of kindness, compassion, service, and excellence in an environment where individuality, dignity, and value of those who are served, as well as those who serve, is nurtured and appreciated. We believe that life, at all stages and with all of its challenges, is a precious gift to be shared and celebrated. It is our privilege to participate in the lives of our residents, their friends and families by offering them not only physical but emotional care, comfort, and support.

At National Health Care Associates…We Touch People’s Lives.

Who You Are:

Kind, Compassionate, Service Minded, & Excellence Driven

What You Will Do:

Plans, organizes and directs recreational service programs designed to motivate, stimulate, restore abilities and improve the quality of life for all residents.

Works with residents at bedside with specially designed activities.

Assists with the transportation of residents to areas where programs are being conducted.

Assists with the documentation of resident participation and progress.

Assists with supply inventory, planning of purchases for the department and organization of the activity area.

Assists with resident supervision during outings.

Assists with writing, typing and/or assembling the monthly newsletter.

Writes notes in the resident's care plan and participates actively in resident care conferences.

What You Will Need:

Preferably a high school graduate or equivalent.

Certified Nursing Assistant consistent with the State Public Health Code. Registered in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions

Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both

Ability to work with supervisors, co-workers and facility staff in the performance of duties

Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position/assignment. On call as necessary

Minimum one year of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred

What We Offer:

An engaging and supportive work environment where every employee is valued, a rewarding career, and outstanding benefits which currently include:

Medical/RX plans HMO’s & HSA

Multiple Dental Plans

Vision Plan

Paid STD with voluntary buy-up

Paid Life Insurance with voluntary buy-up & dependent coverage

LTD coverage

401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan

Competitive wages

Ample paid time off

Shift/weekend differentials

Modern/updated facilities

Opportunity for advancement

Nursing Scholarship Program

Diversity, Inclusion, & Engagement at National Health Care Associates:

At National Health Care Associates, we not only accept difference, we promote it, we embrace it, and we thrive on it for the betterment of our patients, our employees, and our culture.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected under applicable law.

Please visit our website at www.nathealthcare.com or click to apply today.