Activities Assistant The Residence at Boylston Place
About The Position
LCB Senior Living is hiring a Memory Care Activities Assistant at The Residence at Boylston Place in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. This full-time position pays $20.00–$22.00 per hour, based on years of experience. The Activities Assistant supports the planning and delivery of residence activities, encourages residents to participate, and helps maintain a welcoming and engaging program. The role includes interacting with residents and families, assisting residents with activities and the residence store, supporting community outings and volunteer programs, and helping prepare newsletters and calendars. The position may require driving residents in a van. A high school diploma or GED and experience in recreational therapy or a related field are preferred; a valid state driver’s license is required.
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, and continuously walk, sit, and stand.
- Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment, and visual and auditory acuity.
- Ability to bend, stretch, stoop, turn, crouch, kneel, reach above shoulder height, and bend below the waist.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous experience in recreational therapy or a related field.
- Gerontology experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, developing, organizing, and implementing residence activities.
- Suggest ways to improve and expand the Activities Program.
- Maintain professional, warm, and caring relationships with residents and families.
- Help arrange transportation and escorts for residents to and from 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 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 dual tasks and work independently.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Possibility of tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
