Activities Assistant

Heywood Wakefield Commons•Gardner, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads assigned programs that are of interest and meaning to our residents in order to enhance their lives and exceed their active aging lifestyle expectations. The Activities Assistant leads assigned Activity programs, offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient supervision for each activity, and develops programs for residents including, if applicable, programs designed for residents confined to their rooms. They engage and motivate residents resulting in program participation, inform residents of upcoming activities and maintain a current schedule of events on the Bulletin Board, and greet new residents making a special effort to include and engage them in activities and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds. The role also assists in planning parties and activities as well as decorating the community according to the season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning monthly birthday parties to honor residents. They maintain records of all activities, resident participation levels and acceptance of each activity by residents as required by state law, and assist the Director of Activities in enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the Activities Program. The position may also cover the reception desk, as needed, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience acceptable.
Able to write simple correspondence.
Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Must have submitted and completed a Criminal Background check for unlicensed employees in compliance with state regulation.
Must provide a medical certification from a licensed healthcare provider confirming that the employee is free from communicable disease including TB in compliance with state regulation at hire and annually thereafter.

Responsibilities

Leads assigned Activity programs.
Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient supervision for each activity.
Develops programs for residents including, if applicable, programs designed for residents confined to their rooms.
Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation.
Informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains a current schedule of events on the Bulletin Board.
Greets new residents making a special effort to include and engage them in activities and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds.
Assists in planning parties and activities as well as decorating the community according to the season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning monthly birthday parties to honor residents.
Maintains records of all activities, resident participation levels and acceptance of each activity by residents as required by state law.
Assists Director of Activities in enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the Activities Program.
Cover reception desk, as needed.
May perform other duties as assigned.