Activities Assistant - Per Diem

Hallkeen-Assisted-Living-Communities; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hallkeen-Assisted-Living-Communities seeks an Activities Team member to lead and coordinate resident-centered programs that promote an engaging lifestyle. You will oversee activities, help plan events, and ensure participants are involved and cared for in a supportive, safe environment.

The role requires organizing various recreational activities, maintaining schedules, and collaborating with staff. This is a non-exempt, on-site position based in Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; related experience preferred.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information clearly.
• Criminal background check required and TB health certification per state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned activity programs and coordinate resident participation.
• Develop and schedule diverse recreational activities.
• Maintain activity records and resident participation as required by state regulations.
• Assist in planning parties and decorating for seasons and holidays.
• Cover reception desk as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Resident engagement

Event planning

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job 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.