Activities Assistant

Hawthorne House has been providing exceptional care to the Freeport, Mid-Coast and surround communities. Hawthorne house is a leading provider of skilled nursing care, skilled rehabilitation, memory-impaired living and assisted living. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Hawthorne house follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

As an Activities Assistant you will:

• Assist with planning and organizing activities that provide opportunities for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression to our Residents.

• Our activities program fulfills the psychological, physical, social, and spiritual needs of our Residents.

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

• Pay on Demand: Daily access to your paycheck

• Employee assistance program

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or equivalent certification; CNA Certification desirable
• Experience working with a geriatric population
• Current CPR Certification
• Computer Skills
• Valid Maine Driver's License; with a clean driving record

Activities Assistant Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently, with flexibility, good judgment, and effectively communicate with staff, residents, and families
• Strong desire to provide care to other people
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills