Activities Assistant

HallKeen Assisted Living Communities • Weymouth, MA

6d

About The Position

The Activities Assistant provides active and passive, group and individual activities that enhance residents’ mental, physical, spiritual, and social needs, helping them continue to play an active role in the residential community. This part-time position involves delivering planned activities, developing approved programming, preparing and cleaning up supplies, supporting resident outings, creating activity materials, welcoming new residents, and assisting with special functions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of therapeutic recreational techniques.
• Creativity and the ability to motivate residents.
• Ability to oversee daily programming during the temporary absence of the Program Director.
• Computer skills and knowledge of calendar software.
• Ability to frequently bend, stretch, stoop, and lift.
• A positive demeanor and ability to laugh.
• Experience working with elders.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preplanned activities and create new programming with approval from the Activities Director.
• Prepare and clean up activity supplies.
• Accompany residents, along with an aide, on monthly outings to prearranged locations.
• Develop daily activity posters and a monthly newsletter.
• Welcome new residents and introduce them to the community’s activities.
• Assist other managers with special functions for residents, such as theme dinners or holiday decorating.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Home and auto discount program
• Vendor discount program
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Accrued vacation, sick, and personal time
• Paid holiday benefit
• Employee referral bonus
• Resident referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed