Activities Assistant

Hireology; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Refer a Friend Bonus

English Language Classes

Tuition/Certification Reimbursement

Training and Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Bridges by EPOCH at Andover in Andover, MA is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant (Activities Assistant) to lead a variety of resident programs, fostering engagement in a memory care setting. This part-time role runs Friday and Saturday 10am-6pm with a flexible third day, totaling about 22 hours weekly.

Candidates should be dependable, compassionate, and enthusiastic, with strong communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable, compassionate, and highly motivated.
• Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Some computer knowledge and strong customer service.
• Experience working with families in a senior living environment.
• Willingness to transport/escort residents in community trips. (noting driving requirement)

Responsibilities

• Implements a wide array of programming for residents and helps keep our residents engaged.
• Must be flexible with offering support in other departments and completes required paperwork.

Skills

Creative

Communication skills

Customer service

Computer knowledge

Senior Living experience

Job description

Come thrive with us at our exquisite Memory Care Assisted Living Community, Bridges by EPOCH at Andover! We are NOW HIRING for a Life Enrichment Assistant (Activities Assistant) at our extraordinary community! This is an exciting opportunity to join our activities programming department and help enrich the lives of our residents daily!

*PART-TIME, 10am-6pm Friday, Saturday and the 3rd day is flexible. (22 hours per week)

What Makes Bridges a Great Place to Work?

Working at EPOCH Senior Living is rewarding and purpose-giving! Do you want to thrive at work in an upbeat, fun and friendly work culture that is life-giving to others? Our team members inspire each other as we honor the lives of the generation before us. We understand the key to success is in hiring talented, dedicated, and knowledgeable individuals who share our mission, and we want you!

If you are dependable, compassionate, and genuinely interested in making life healthier and happier for seniors, you would find the perfect fit at EPOCH Senior Living! Here, you’ll find close-knit teams of remarkable people working together at our network of premier senior living communities throughout the Northeast – all with the common goal of delivering an exceptional senior living experience for our residents.

At EPOCH Senior Living communities, we pride ourselves on being a place where team members feel valued, creativity is fostered and employees and residents feel connected like family.

Why Choose EPOCH Senior Living?

We offer competitive payand a generous benefits package for full-time team members that starts on the 1st of the month following the date of hire and 30 hours per week! Ask us about the benefits we offer to our part-time team members. We understand the importance of family and encourage a work/life balance. We offer paid time off, sick time, 7 paid holidays and 3 floating personal holidays per calendar year.

Full-Time Benefits Package

• Medical Plans and Dental Plans with Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(K) Auto Enrollment through Fidelity after 30 days with a discretionary company match
• $50,000 Life Insurance Policy
• VOYA Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness and Accident
• Verizon Cell phone Discount
• Wishbone Pet Insurance Discount
• Training and Growth Opportunities
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement with Annual Amount of $500. English Language Classes Applicable
• Free Parking
• $1,500 Refer a Friend Bonus Incentive

Responsibilities

• The Activities Assistant implements a wide array of programming for residents in our community and helps keep our residents engaged.
• Must be flexible with offering support in other departments within the community as needed. Completes required paperwork.

Qualification

• We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic and outgoing person who is able to work independently. Must be dependable, reliable and highly motivated.
• Must have excellent communication skills, professional demeanor and leadership abilities.
• Some computer knowledge and excellent customer service skills.
• Experience working and interacting with families in a customer based Senior Living environment.
• Experience working in Senior Living preferred.
• Must be willing to transport/escort residents on community trips.
• Some experience in activities and with dementia preferred.
• MUST BE WILLING TO DRIVE A LARGE VAN.

If you have a strong passion for seniors, we invite you to become part of an EPOCH team!

I love knowing that I’ve made a positive impact on my residents or coworkers. Sometimes it’s as small as a hug, a compliment, or spending a little extra time…I call that my second paycheck!

– Eileen, Dietary Aide at Bridges

Bridges by EPOCH at Andover

254 Lowell St
Andover, MA 01810

Pay range: $17.00-$18.00 per hour

www.epochsl.com

About EPOCH Senior Living

Founded in 1997, EPOCH Senior Living operates a network of senior living communities throughout the Northeast, including Bridges® by EPOCH, Waterstone Senior Living, and Rivermere Senior Living. Across our communities, team members play an essential role in creating welcoming environments where residents receive attentive care and personalized support alongside opportunities to remain active and engaged. Every team member makes a valuable contribution to curating the resident experience.

Bridges® by EPOCH is New England’s largest stand-alone memory care assisted living provider. Waterstone Senior Living offers luxury senior living for adults 62 and over, while Rivermere Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.