Activity Assistant The Residence at Glastonbury
About The Position
LCB Senior Living is hiring as-needed Activity Assistants at The Residence at Glastonbury. The Activity Assistant helps plan, develop, organize, and implement residence activities and contributes ideas for improving and expanding the Activities Program. The role involves building warm, professional relationships with residents and families, supporting residents’ participation in activities, and assisting with community outings and the residence store. The assistant may drive residents in a van as needed and helps maintain program supplies, volunteer programs, calendars, and newsletters. This position requires the ability to work independently, perform multiple tasks, communicate effectively in English, and motivate residents to participate in activities. A high school diploma or GED and prior experience in recreational therapy, a related field, or gerontology are preferred. A valid driver’s license in the state of work is required, with no more than two moving violations in a three-year period as determined by the company’s insurance broker. The work includes frequent physical activity such as walking, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling carts, and bending or reaching.
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 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.
- Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment; visual and auditory acuity.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous experience in recreational therapy or a related field.
- Gerontology experience.
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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
