Activity Assistant Maple Ridge of Essex
About The Position
LCB Senior Living is hiring an Activity Assistant at Maple Ridge of Essex, an assisted living community in Essex Junction, Vermont. The role assists with planning, developing, organizing, and implementing residence activities, and helps improve and expand the Activities Program. The Activity Assistant builds warm, professional relationships with residents and families and supports residents’ participation in activities and community outings. The position is part-time/per diem, with a listed wage range of $19.00–$22.00 per hour based on years of experience. The role also supports transportation and escorts for residents, volunteer programming, the residence store, activity supplies, and community communications such as the monthly newsletter or weekly calendar. The Activity Assistant attends required training and orientation, may drive residents in a van as needed, and must be able to work independently and perform multiple tasks. The job involves frequent movement and handling or carrying objects, with physical demands including lifting at least 15 pounds, pushing and pulling carts, and walking, sitting, standing, bending, reaching, crouching, and kneeling.
Requirements
- Ability to assist in developing and implementing 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 employer's insurance broker.
- Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.
- Visual and auditory acuity.
- Ability to lift at least 15 pounds and carry objects.
- Ability to push and pull carts and continuously walk, sit, and stand.
- Ability to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below the waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous experience in recreational therapy or a related field preferred.
- Gerontology experience preferred.
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
- Possibility for tuition reimbursement
- Rewarding role working with seniors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
