Activity Assistant Memory Care The Residence at Glastonbury

LCB Senior Living•Glastonbury, CT

1d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a full-time Memory Care Activity Assistant at The Residence at Glastonbury in Glastonbury, Connecticut. The role supports the planning, development, organization, and implementation of residence activities and helps create an engaging program for residents. The assistant maintains warm, professional relationships with residents and families, supports transportation to activities, and helps with volunteer programs, the residence store, supplies, newsletters, and calendars. The position may require driving residents in a van and working independently on multiple tasks. The posted wage range is $18.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience.

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 work independently and perform tasks involving multiple duties.
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.
Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.
Visual and auditory acuity.
Ability to push and pull carts and continuously walk, sit, and stand.
Ability to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below the waist, reach above shoulder height, and frequently bend, stretch, stoop, and lift.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous experience in recreational therapy or a related field preferred.
Gerontology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in 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 outside and community activities.
Help maintain and expand volunteer programs.
Assist residents with maintaining and operating the residence store.
Help maintain adequate department supplies within the 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.