Activities Assistant

Wingate Living; Kingston (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Wingate Residences at Silver Lake is seeking an Entry-level Activity Assistant to organize and implement programs meeting residents' social, physical, and emotional needs. The role focuses on promoting self-esteem through creative daily activities in a caring environment.

The position emphasizes engagement with elderly residents, coordinating schedules, and supporting a vibrant community life. Benefits include 401K, medical, dental, vision, and PTO for a rewarding career with Wingate Living.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; knowledge of aging and disability issues preferred.
• Ability to relate to and engage elderly residents in a positive, efficient manner.
• Demonstrates ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an innovative daily activity program for residents.
• Lead and implement one-on-one, small group, and large group activities.
• Support and encourage independent activity pursuits for residents.
• Communicate changes in residents' condition or behavior to Life Enrichment Director.
• Assist with transportation arrangements for residents to community activities.
• Attend in-service trainings and orientation; drive residents in van as needed.

Skills

Activity planning

Group facilitation

Resident engagement

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Wingate Residences at Silver Lake
Assisted Living
Schedule: Full-Time, includes Weekends
Pay Rate: $18.50 per hour
Benefits: 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off
Your Career, Your Calling, Our Commitment to Exceptional Care. At Wingate Living, we're more than just senior living--we're builders of lifestyles, friendships, and communities you'll be proud to be part of. As a family-owned company with over 30 years of experience throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we offer a unique blend of healthcare and hospitality through a full continuum of premier services.
The Activity Assistant

The Activity Assistant

organizes and implements programs designed to meet the individual needs of our residents. The program is intended to fulfill basic psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs while promoting self-esteem in a caring, nurturing environment. The Activity Assistant supports and assists all necessary programming.

• Assists in the development and implementation of an innovative daily program for residents
• Leads and implements one-on-ones, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule
• Supports, encourages and directs independent activity pursuits, both individually and in small groups
• Supports the resident's abilities by understanding that all aspects of care can be viewed as an activity
• Demonstrates knowledge about residents in regard to background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity and attention span capability
• Communicates any changes in the residents' condition or behavior pattern to Life Enrichment Director
• Assist in the Planning, developing, organizing, and implementation of all residence activities.
• Develop suggestions and ideas for improving and expanding the Activities Program.
• Maintains 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 monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar.
• Attend required on-going in-service training sessions and orientation.
• Driving residents in van as needed.
• Perform dual tasks and work independently.

Job Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma, bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues preferred.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and the community
• Shows an ability to relate to and perform job functions for the elderly in a positive and efficient manner
• Shows a consistent ability to coordinate multiple tasks, demonstrates a positive attitude, and works well under pressure.