Activities Assistant The Residence at Pearl Street

LCB Senior Living • Reading, MA

2d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring an Activity Assistant at The Residence at Pearl Street. This is a rewarding role working with seniors, offering part-time hours (12-18 hours per week, plus rotating Saturdays) with a wage band of $19.00 - $21.00 per hour based on experience. LCB Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

• Ability to assist in the development and implementation of activities.
• Ability to create interest in activities and motivate residents to participate daily.
• Creativity and motivational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
• Requires frequent bending, stretching, stooping and lifting.
• 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 valid driver's 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 recreational therapy or a 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.
• Maintain 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.
• Drive residents in van as needed.
• Perform dual tasks and work independently.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Possibility for tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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