Activities Assistant The Residence at Charles Meadow
About The Position
LCB Senior Living is hiring an Activities Assistant at The Residence at Charles Meadow in Millis, Massachusetts. This part-time position assists with planning, developing, organizing, and implementing residence activities, and supports residents’ participation in activities and community outings. The role also helps maintain volunteer programs, the residence store, department supplies, and activity calendars or newsletters. It includes driving residents in a van as needed and requires the ability to work independently and handle dual tasks. The position requires effective communication in English, creativity, and the ability to motivate residents to participate. Candidates should be able to perform the role’s physical tasks, including frequent bending, stretching, stooping, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling carts, and walking, sitting, and standing. A high school diploma or GED and experience in recreational therapy or gerontology are preferred. A valid driver’s license in the state of work is required, with no more than two moving violations in a three-year period as determined by the company’s insurance broker.
Requirements
- Ability to assist in the development and implementation of 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 company’s insurance broker.
- Ability to lift and carry at least 15 pounds, push and pull carts, and perform the listed physical tasks.
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.
- Develop suggestions and ideas for improving and expanding the Activities Program.
- Maintain a professional, warm, and caring relationship 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
- Paid time off for part-time associates working 24–29 hours.
- Holiday pay for part-time associates working 24–29 hours.
- Possibility of tuition reimbursement.
- Rewarding role working with seniors.
- Work with an amazing team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
