Activities Assistant Fieldstone at Chester Springs
About The Position
LCB Senior Living is hiring a part-time Activities Assistant at Fieldstone at Chester Springs in Pennsylvania. The role supports the planning, development, organization, and implementation of residence activities, helping create interest and motivate residents to participate. The assistant also helps residents access activities and services, supports community outings and volunteer programs, and maintains a caring, professional relationship with residents and families. The position requires independent work, communication in English, computer literacy, and physical activity including frequent bending, lifting, walking, sitting, and standing.
Requirements
- Ability to assist in developing and implementing activities.
- Ability to create interest in activities and motivate residents to participate daily.
- Creativity and motivational skills.
- Effective spoken and written communication in English.
- Ability to perform tasks and work independently.
- Computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, database managers, presentation software, and calendar/newsletter software.
- Valid driver's license in the state of work, with no more than two moving violations in a three-year period as determined by the company's insurance broker.
- Ability to lift at least 15 pounds and carry objects.
- Ability to push and pull carts and continuously walk, sit, and stand.
- Ability to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below the waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.
- Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment; visual and auditory acuity.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous experience in recreational therapy or a related field preferred.
- Gerontology experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, developing, organizing, and implementing residence activities.
- Suggest ways to improve and expand the Activities Program.
- Maintain a professional, warm, and caring relationship with residents and families.
- Help arrange transportation and escorts for residents to and from outside and community activities.
- Help maintain and expand Volunteer Programs.
- Assist residents with maintaining and operating the residence store.
- Help maintain adequate supplies within the department budget.
- Assist residents to and from activities.
- Assist with the monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar.
- Attend required ongoing in-service training sessions and orientation.
- Drive residents in a van as needed.
- Perform dual tasks and work independently.
Benefits
- Part-time associates working 24–29 hours receive paid time off and holiday pay.
- Possibility of tuition reimbursement.
- Rewarding role working with seniors.
- Opportunity to work with an amazing team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
