Activity Assistant Traditions of Dedham

LCB Senior Living•Dedham, MA

2d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring an Activity Assistant at Traditions of Dedham. The role supports the planning, development, organization, and implementation of residence activities and helps expand the Activities Program. The Activity Assistant builds warm, professional relationships with residents and families, encourages residents to participate, assists with transportation and escorts, and supports the residence store, volunteer program, supplies, newsletter, and activity calendar. The position may require driving residents in a van and attending ongoing in-service training and orientation.

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.
Effective communication in English, both 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 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 require.
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.
Develop suggestions and ideas for improving and expanding 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 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.