Activities Assistant/Driver

Wingate Living • Kingston, MA

4d

About The Position

The Activities Assistant organizes and implements programs designed to meet residents’ individual needs. Programming supports residents’ psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs and promotes self-esteem in a caring, nurturing environment. The role supports necessary programming, assists with transportation and escorts for residents, and drives residents in a van or bus as needed. The position is part-time and includes weekends, with a pay rate of $18.50 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma, bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and the community.
• Ability to relate to and perform job functions for elderly people in a positive and efficient manner.
• Consistent ability to coordinate multiple tasks, demonstrate a positive attitude, and work well under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of aging and disability issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing an innovative daily program for residents.
• Lead and implement one-on-one, small-group, and large-group activities according to the programming schedule.
• Support, encourage, and direct independent activity pursuits individually and in small groups.
• Support residents’ abilities by recognizing that all aspects of care can be viewed as an activity.
• Demonstrate knowledge of residents’ backgrounds, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity, and attention spans.
• Communicate changes in residents’ conditions or behavior patterns to the Life Enrichment Director.
• Assist with planning, developing, organizing, and implementing residence activities.
• Develop suggestions and ideas for improving and expanding the Activities Program.
• Maintain professional, warm, and caring relationships with residents and families.
• Assist in arranging transportation and escorting residents to and from outside and community activities.
• Assist with the monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar.
• Attend required ongoing in-service training sessions and orientation.
• Drive residents in a van or bus as needed.
• Perform dual tasks and work independently.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED