Activities Assistant

Kisco Senior Living•Brookline, MA

About The Position

The Activities Assistant provides exemplary service to residents by presenting classes and instruction, coordinating events, and assisting with transportation as needed. The role promotes resident attendance and participation in Wellness programs, teaches and facilitates programs, and implements group and individual activities. The assistant works with volunteers and community groups, helps set up Wellness and community events, schedules transportation as required, and drives vehicles as necessary. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pay is $22.50–$23 per hour. Employment offers are subject to successfully passing a drug screen, TB test, and background check. Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school graduate.
One to two years of experience in wellness programs, preferably with seniors.
Valid driver’s license and proof of a good driving record.
Commercial driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within a reasonable time of employment, as required.
First Aid Certification.
Bring a smile to work every day and be a great team player.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading exercise classes.
Experience assisting with exercise equipment.

Responsibilities

Promote and monitor resident attendance and participation in all Wellness programs.
Teach and facilitate programs as appropriate.
Implement a variety of group and individual Wellness programs.
Work with volunteers and community groups to implement programs.
Assist in setting up Wellness and community events.
Assist with scheduling transportation as required.
Drive vehicles as necessary.