Activities Assistant The Residence at Great Woods
About The Position
LCB Senior Living is hiring an Activities Assistant at The Residence at Great Woods in Norton, Massachusetts. The role assists with planning, developing, organizing, and implementing residence activities, helping create an engaging program that motivates residents to participate. The assistant maintains warm, professional relationships with residents and families and supports transportation, volunteer programs, the residence store, supplies, and activity communications. The position may include driving residents in a van as needed. The posted wage range is $18.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience. Full-time associates are offered benefits starting on day one; part-time associates working 24–29 hours receive paid time off and holiday pay.
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 insurance broker.
- Ability to perform frequent bending, stretching, stooping, and lifting.
- Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment; visual and auditory acuity.
- Ability to lift and carry at least 15 pounds; push and pull carts; continuously walk, sit, and stand; and turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below the waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.
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.
- Develop suggestions for improving and expanding the Activities Program.
- Maintain professional, warm, and caring relationships with residents and families.
- Assist in 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 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 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
No Education Listed
