Activities Assistant The Residence at Vinnin Square

LCB Senior Living•Swampscott, MA

1d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring an Activities Assistant at The Residence at Vinnin Square in Swampscott, Massachusetts. This part-time position pays $18.50–$21.50 per hour, based on years of experience, and is listed for associates working 24–29 hours. The Activities Assistant supports the planning, development, organization, and delivery of residence activities; helps encourage residents to participate; and maintains caring relationships with residents and families. The role may include driving residents in a van and involves physical activity such as walking, lifting, and moving carts.

Requirements

Ability to assist with developing and implementing activities.
Ability to create interest in activities and motivate residents to participate daily.
Creativity and motivational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, 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 lift at least 15 pounds and carry objects.
Ability to push and pull carts and continuously walk, sit, and stand.
Ability to bend, stretch, stoop, lift, turn, crouch, kneel, reach below the waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.
Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.
Visual and auditory acuity.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Previous experience in recreational therapy or a related field.
Gerontology experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing residence activities.
Develop suggestions and ideas 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 traveling 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 departmental 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.