Memory Care Activities Assistant the Residence at Paine Estate

LCB Senior Living•Wayland, MA

5d•$19 - $21

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a full-time Activities Assistant at The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, Massachusetts. The role supports the planning, development, organization, and delivery of residence activities, with a focus on engaging residents and encouraging daily participation. The assistant works with residents and families, helps coordinate transportation and escorts for community activities, supports volunteer programs and the residence store, and assists with activity supplies and communications such as the monthly newsletter or weekly calendar. The position may involve driving residents in a van as needed and requires independent work, frequent interaction with residents, and physical activity. The listed wage is $19–$21 per hour, based on experience. Full-time associates receive health, vision, and dental benefits, a 401(k), paid time off, and holiday pay starting from day one. Tuition reimbursement may be available. LCB Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities 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 insurance broker.
Ability to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment with finger and hand dexterity; visual and auditory acuity.
Ability to lift and carry at least 15 pounds, 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 require.

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 professional, warm, and caring relationships 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 sessions and orientation.
Drive residents in a van as needed.
Perform dual tasks and work independently.