Activity Assistant The Residence at Valley Farm

LCB Senior Living•Ashland, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring as-needed Activity Assistants at The Residence at Valley Farm. This role involves assisting in the planning, developing, organizing, and implementation of all residence activities. The Activity Assistant will also develop suggestions and ideas for improving and expanding the Activities Program. A key aspect of the role is maintaining a professional, warm, and caring relationship with residents and families. Responsibilities include assisting in arranging transportation and escorts for residents to and from outside and community activities, helping with maintaining and expanding Volunteer Programs, assisting residents with the residence store, and managing department supplies. The assistant will also help residents to and from activities, contribute to the monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar, and attend required on-going in-service training sessions and orientation. Driving residents in a company van is required as needed, and the ability to perform dual tasks and work independently is essential. LCB Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal opportunities in all phases of employment without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

The ability to assist in the development and implementation of activities.
The ability to create interest in the activities and motivate residents to participate daily.
Creativity and motivational skills necessary.
The ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing is essential.
Requires frequent bending, stretching, stooping and lifting.
Must be able to perform tasks and work independently.
Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, database managers presentation software and Calendar/Newsletter software.
A valid drivers license in the state of work is required with no more than two moving violations in a three year period as determined by our insurance broker.
Must be able to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) lbs., and be able to carry objects.
Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand.
Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
Previous experience in the recreational therapy or related field preferred.
Gerontology experience preferred.
Comfortable driving LCB van is bonus.

Responsibilities

Assist in the Planning, developing, organizing, and implementation of all residence activities.
Develop suggestions and ideas for improving and expanding the Activities Program.
Maintains a professional, warm and caring relationship 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.
Assist with maintaining adequate supplies per department budget.
Assist residents to and from activities.
Assist with monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar.
Attend required on-going in-service training sessions and orientation.
Driving residents in van as needed.
Perform dual tasks and work independently.