Activities Assistant The Residence at Paine Estate

LCB Senior Living•Wayland, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is seeking an Activities Assistant for The Residence at Paine Estate. This role involves assisting in the planning, developing, organizing, and implementation of all residence activities, with a focus on creating interest and motivating residents to participate. The assistant will maintain professional, warm, and caring relationships with residents and families, help arrange transportation for activities, and support volunteer programs. Responsibilities also include assisting residents with the residence store, managing department supplies, helping with the monthly newsletter or weekly calendar, and attending required training. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to non-discrimination in all phases of employment.

Requirements

The ability to assist in the development and implementation of activities.
The ability to create interest in the activities and motivate residents to participate daily.
Creativity and motivational skills necessary.
The ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing is essential.
Must be able to perform tasks and work independently.
Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, database managers presentation software and Calendar/Newsletter software.
A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
A valid drivers license in the state of work is required with no more than two moving violations in a three year period as determined by our insurance broker.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the recreational therapy or related field.
Gerontology experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in the Planning, developing, organizing, and implementation of all residence activities.
Develop suggestions and ideas for improving and expanding the Activities Program.
Maintains a professional, warm and caring relationship with residents and families.
Assist in arranging transportation and escorts for residents to and from outside and community activities.
Assist with maintaining and expanding Volunteer Programs.
Assist residents with maintaining and operating the residence store.
Assist with maintaining adequate supplies per department budget.
Assist residents to and from activities.
Assist with monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar.
Attend required on-going in-service training sessions and orientation.
Driving residents in van as needed.
Perform dual tasks and work independently.