Activity Assistant- 32 hours- Traditional/Memory Care

Arbors at Chicopee•Chicopee, MA

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About The Position

Arbors/Ivy Assisted Living Community is seeking an Activity Assistant to help create a vibrant, welcoming community where residents feel valued and connected. The role focuses on encouraging residents to participate in activities with warmth and respect, while recognizing that hesitation may reflect uncertainty or nervousness. The Activity Assistant should remain positive and flexible when plans or schedules change, follow policies and procedures, and respond compassionately to residents’ needs. The position supports activities for residents in traditional and memory care, including group programs and individual visits. It also involves escorting and motivating residents, assisting them respectfully during activities, driving the community van for trips and excursions, observing resident engagement, and sharing observations with the Activity Director. The posting lists the role as 32 hours and describes it as full-time/part-time.

Requirements

At least one year of experience working with elders in home care, assisted living, or skilled nursing.
Dependable, compassionate, and team-oriented.
Must meet Registry of Motor Vehicle requirements.
Associate’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Engage, escort, and motivate residents to attend activities.
Create a welcoming and inclusive environment where residents feel safe participating.
Provide meaningful one-to-one visits for residents who prefer quieter engagement.
Support arts, music, exercise, games, spiritual gatherings, lectures, and outings.
Assist residents respectfully and with dignity during activities.
Drive the community van for trips and excursions, subject to meeting RMV requirements.
Observe residents’ engagement levels and communicate insights to the Activity Director.
Support a culture of teamwork and collective ownership.