Activity Assistant The Residence at Paine Estate
About The Position
LCB Senior Living is hiring a part-time Activity Assistant at The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, Massachusetts. The role supports the planning, organization, and delivery of residence activities and helps residents participate in activities, community outings, and other aspects of residence life. The position is scheduled Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The listed pay range is $19.00–$21.00 per hour, based on experience. The Activity Assistant works with residents and families in a professional, warm, and caring manner. Duties include assisting with transportation and resident escorts, volunteer programs, the residence store, department supplies, and activity calendars or newsletters. The position may include driving residents in a van as needed.
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.
- 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.
- Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.
- Visual and auditory acuity.
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.
- Suggest ways to improve and expand the Activities Program.
- Maintain professional, warm, and caring relationships 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 department 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.
- Work with an amazing team.
- Rewarding role working with seniors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
