Activities Assistant

Windrose at Weymouth•Weymouth, MA

17d

About The Position

The Activities Assistant provides active and passive, group and individual activities that support residents’ mental, physical, spiritual, and social needs and help them continue to play an active role in the residential community. The role includes carrying out planned activities, developing new programming with approval from the Activities Director, preparing and cleaning up supplies, and helping residents participate in community events and outings. The position also creates daily activity posters and a monthly newsletter, welcomes new residents, and assists with special functions.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Carry out preplanned activities and create new programming with approval from the Activities Director.
Prepare and clean up activity supplies.
Accompany residents, with an aide, on monthly outings to prearranged locations.
Develop daily activity posters and a monthly newsletter.
Welcome new residents and introduce them to community activities.
Assist other managers with special resident functions, such as theme dinners and holiday decorating.
Oversee daily programming in the temporary absence of the Program Director.