Activities Assistant The Residence at Pearl Street
About The Position
LCB Senior Living is hiring a part-time Activities Assistant at The Residence at Pearl Street in Reading, Massachusetts. The role supports the planning, development, organization, and implementation of residence activities, helping create engaging opportunities that encourage residents to participate. The assistant also supports transportation and escorts for residents, volunteer and residence-store programs, activity supplies, and resident communications such as newsletters and calendars. The position may include driving residents in a van and requires working independently while performing multiple tasks.
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 communication in English, both orally and in writing.
- 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 employer's insurance broker.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting at least 15 pounds and carrying objects.
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.
- Assist with 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 department supplies within the 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 multiple tasks and work independently.
Benefits
- Paid time off (for part-time associates working 24–29 hours).
- Holiday pay (for part-time associates working 24–29 hours).
- Possibility of tuition reimbursement.
- Opportunity to work with a team and in a rewarding role with seniors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
