Activity Assistant Memory Care The Residence at Ferry Park

LCB Senior Living • Rocky Hill, CT

2d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a part-time Memory Care Activity Assistant at The Residence at Ferry Park in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. The position is scheduled for Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and pays $18.50–$20.50 per hour, based on experience. The assistant supports the planning and delivery of residence activities, encourages residents to participate, and helps maintain a welcoming and engaging activities program. Duties also include assisting residents with transportation, the residence store, and attending activities, along with supporting department supplies and communications.

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, including performing dual tasks.
• 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, and 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.
• 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 traveling 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 department 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.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Possibility of tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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