Activities Assistant

D'Youville Life & Wellness Community; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Next-Day Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Join D’Youville Life & Wellness Community as an Activities Aide, part-time or full-time. The role includes coordinating recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual activities for residents and supporting elderly care through engaging daily programs.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; experience with seniors and dementia is preferred but not required, with willingness to learn about Alzheimer’s. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience with elderly/dementia population preferred.
• Understanding of Alzheimer’s disease or willingness to learn.
• Must be able to work independently & be a team player.
• Assist in implementing activities for Residents.
• Perform all planned recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual activities coordination for residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing activities for Residents.
• Perform all planned recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual activities coordination for residents.

Skills

Team player

Independent worker

Elder care

Alzheimer's awareness

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $15.50 USD to $17.21 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Activities Aide

A commitment to Care. A legacy of compassion. This is D'Youville

Since 1960, D’Youville Life & Wellness Community has provided Greater Lowell and surrounding communities with exceptional elder care, earning the respect of its peers and the trust of the community at large.

We are looking for an experienced Activities Aide - Part-Time and Full-Time available.

• Schedule: Full-Time; 37.5 hours a week
• $15.50 to $17.21 per hour based on experience.

Activities Aide Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with the elderly/dementia population preferred, but not required.
• Understanding of Alzheimer’s disease or a willingness to learn.
• Must be able to work independently & be a team player.
• Assist in implementing activities for Residents.
• Perform all planned recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual activities coordination for residents.

This is a brief overview of job responsibilities and not intended to be all inclusive.

D’Youville Life and Wellness Community can offer you (22.5+ hours/week):

• Competitive Compensation
• Next-Day Pay Option
• Student Loan Forgiveness Guidance
• Health (Aetna), Dental, Vision, HSA with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Benefits available 1 st of the mo. following 30 days
• Short Term, Long term, Accident Disability insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program with Discount marketplace
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Clean and Compassionate environment

Please consider joining our team working where The Difference is Love!

D’Youville Life and Wellness Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Preferred

Job Security

Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

Previous experience working with the elderly/dementia population preferred.

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