Activity Assistant The Reserve at East Longmeadow

LCB Senior Living • East Longmeadow, MA

5d • $19 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring full-time Activity Assistants at The Reserve at East Longmeadow. This role is a rewarding opportunity to work with seniors and make a positive impact on their lives. The position involves assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of various resident activities, fostering a warm and caring relationship with residents and their families, and contributing to the overall well-being of the community.

Requirements

• The ability to assist in the development and implementation of activities required.
• The ability to create interest in the activities and motivate residents to participate daily is required.
• Creativity and motivational skills necessary.
• The ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing is essential.
• Requires frequent bending, stretching, stooping and lifting.
• Must be able to perform tasks and work independently.
• Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, database managers presentation software and Calendar/Newsletter software
• 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 our insurance broker.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the recreational therapy or related field preferred.
• Gerontology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, developing, organizing, and implementation of all 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 per department budget.
• Assist residents to and from activities.
• Assist with monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar.
• Attend required on-going in-service training sessions and orientation.
• Drive residents in van as needed.
• Perform dual tasks and work independently.

Benefits

• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Possibility for tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED