Activities Assistant The Residence at Freeman Lake

LCB Senior Living • North Chelmsford, MA

5d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring an Activities Assistant at The Residence at Freeman Lake in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The role assists with planning, developing, organizing, and implementing residence activities, and supports resident participation, transportation, volunteer programs, and related communications. The position may involve driving residents in a van as needed and requires working independently and performing multiple tasks. Full-time and part-time schedules are offered; the listed wage range is $20.00–$23.00 per hour, based on years of experience.

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 oral 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 insurance broker.
• Ability to lift at least 15 pounds and carry objects.
• Ability to push and pull carts; continuously walk, sit, and stand; and turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below the waist, and reach above shoulder height.
• 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 in 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 outside and community activities.
• Help maintain and expand volunteer programs.
• Assist residents with maintaining and operating the residence store.
• Help maintain adequate department 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 multiple tasks and work independently.

Benefits

• Full-time associates: health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and holiday pay, with benefits starting on Day One.
• Part-time associates working 24–29 hours: paid time off and holiday pay.
• Possibility of tuition reimbursement.
• Work with an amazing team.
• Rewarding role working with seniors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED