Memory Care Activity Assistant Traditions of Dedham
About The Position
LCB Senior Living is hiring a part-time Memory Care Activity Assistant at Traditions of Dedham in Dedham, Massachusetts. The role assists with planning, developing, organizing, and implementing residence activities and supports residents’ participation and engagement. The position pays $19.00–$21.00 per hour, based on years of experience, and is listed as 24–29 hours per week. The assistant helps maintain relationships with residents and families, coordinates transportation and escorts for community activities, supports volunteer programs and the residence store, and helps manage supplies within the department budget. Additional duties include helping residents get to activities, contributing to the monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar, attending required training and orientation, and driving residents in a van as needed. The role requires independent work and the ability to perform multiple tasks. The position involves frequent bending, stretching, stooping, and lifting, along with carrying objects, pushing and pulling carts, and walking, sitting, and standing. 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. LCB Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides employment opportunities without regard to legally 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.
- 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 company’s 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.
- Ability to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below the waist, reach above shoulder height, and frequently bend, stretch, stoop, and lift.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous experience in recreational therapy or a related field preferred.
- Gerontology experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing residence activities.
- Develop suggestions and ideas for improving and expanding the Activities Program.
- Maintain 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 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 multiple tasks and work independently.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Possibility for tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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