Activities Assistant - Senior Living Center
About The Position
With direction of Activity Director, assist in implementing and running activities and events to enhance the Heritage at Framingham living experience and improve the residents’ quality of life. The programming will include educational, recreational, social and spiritual components adapted on an ongoing basis to meet the continuous change in mix of residents’ backgrounds, skills and interests. The position requires the ability to effectively interact with residents (including residents with memory loss), families, visitors, and other staff members throughout the community. The Activity Assistant is expected to be involved in all aspects of the community.
Requirements
- Physical demands are needed such as stooping, bending, turning, stretching, lifting to assist residents, reaching, and moving equipment.
- Visual and audio acuity needed to detect changes in residents’ conditions and to run programs; manual dexterity required to handle equipment.
- Must have patience and tact in dealing with residents, their family members, and staff.
- Must possess genuine concern for and ability to work with the elderly and with elderly who have memory loss and mental impairment.
- Must accept risk of working in a group setting where employees are exposed to communicable disease and potential combativeness.
- Must demonstrate overall positive image and attitude.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 8 holidays
- Personal days
- 401k plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
