Activity Assistant The Residence at Cedar Dell

LCB Senior Living•Dartmouth, MA

10d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a part-time, per diem Activity Assistant at The Residence at Cedar Dell in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The role supports the planning and delivery of residence activities, encourages residents to participate, and helps maintain a welcoming and engaging program. The position is for weekends only—Saturday and Sunday—with flexible hours and six-hour days. The hourly wage is $17.75–$20.75, based on years of experience. The Activity Assistant helps coordinate resident activities, transportation, volunteers, the residence store, and department supplies. The role also involves communicating with residents and families, contributing to newsletters and calendars, attending training, and driving residents in a van as needed. Candidates should be able to work independently, communicate effectively in English, and meet the listed physical demands. LCB Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are based on qualifications and ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, and are provided without regard to protected characteristics.

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 oral and written communication in English.
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 a professional, warm, and caring relationship with residents and families.
Help arrange transportation and escorts for residents to and from outside and community activities.
Help maintain and expand Volunteer Programs.
Assist residents with maintaining and operating the residence store.
Help maintain 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.