Activity Assistant The Residence at Summer Street

LCB Senior Living • Stamford, CT

19h • $19 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a part-time Activity Assistant at The Residence at Summer Street in Stamford, Connecticut. The role supports planning and delivering residence activities, encouraging residents to participate, and helping maintain an engaging activities program. The position offers a flexible schedule and pays $19.00–$21.50 per hour based on years of experience. Driving the LCB van is a bonus, and driving residents in the van may be needed.

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 insurance broker.
• Ability to lift at least 15 pounds and carry objects.
• Ability to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit, and stand.
• Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment; visual and auditory acuity; and ability to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below the waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in recreational therapy or a related field preferred.
• Gerontology experience preferred.
• Ability to drive the LCB van is a bonus.

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.
• Help prepare the monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar.
• Attend required ongoing in-service training and orientation.
• Drive residents in the van as needed.
• Perform dual tasks and work independently.

Benefits

• Part-time associates working 24–29 hours receive paid time off and holiday pay.
• Possibility of tuition reimbursement.
• Rewarding role working with seniors.
• Work with an amazing team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED