Activities Assistant

Hallkeen-Assisted-Living-Communities; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hallkeen-Assisted-Living-Communities in Gardner, MA is seeking an Activities Assistant to lead resident programs under the Director of Activities. This non-exempt role involves planning, organizing, and delivering engaging recreational activities for residents, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The position requires basic writing ability, communication skills for one-on-one and group settings, background checks, and annual medical certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to write simple correspondence.
• Able to present information in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Background check for unlicensed employees required by state regulation.
• Medical certification confirming absence of communicable disease required at hire and annually.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned Activity programs.
• Offers diversified recreational activities with supervision for each activity.
• Develops programs for residents, including those confined to rooms.
• Engages and motivates residents, boosting participation.
• Informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains a current schedule.
• Greets new residents and helps integrate them into activities.
• Plans parties and seasonal decorations; coordinates monthly birthday celebrations.
• Maintains records of activities, participation levels, and compliance with state law.
• Assists in recruiting volunteers for the Activities Program.
• Covers reception desk as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Public speaking

Customer service

Resident engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Department: Activities

Reports To: Director of Activities

Status: Non-exempt

Job Summary

Leads assigned programs that are of interest and meaning to our residents in order to enhance their lives and exceed their active aging lifestyle expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.

• Leads assigned Activity programs.
• Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient supervision for each activity.
• Develops programs for residents including, if applicable, programs designed for residents confined to their rooms.
• Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation.
• Informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains a current schedule of events on the Bulletin Board.
• Greets new residents making a special effort to include and engage them in activities and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds.
• Assists in planning parties and activities as well as decorating the community according to the season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning monthly birthday parties to honor residents.
• Maintains records of all activities, resident participation levels and acceptance of each activity by residents as required by state law.
• Assists Director of Activities in enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the Activities Program.
• Cover reception desk, as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience acceptable.
• Able to write simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Must have submitted and completed a Criminal Background check for unlicensed employees in compliance with state regulation.
• Must provide a medical certification from a licensed healthcare provider confirming that the employee is free from communicable disease including TB in compliance with state regulation at hire and annually thereafter.

Physical Demands

• Physically able to move at least 20 lbs. without assistance.
• Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.
• Physically able to push and pull activity equipment and furnishings.