Activities Assistant – Senior Living

Mason Wright Senior Living; McKnight and Bay (MA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Mason Wright Senior Living is seeking an Activities Assistant to help design and lead engaging programs for dementia residents. The role supports planning, outings, and decorating for holidays, while ensuring safety and smooth activity flow.

Responsibilities include supervising participants, observing health changes, and maintaining activity supplies. The position requires 1–2 years in elder care, strong communication, and a cooperative, cheerful attitude.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 to 2 years of experience working with the elderly and/or dementia/alzheimer's populations.
• Experience providing programs or services to the elderly.
• Must be responsible, organized, and dependable with the ability to communicate effectively with senior citizens and their families.
• MS Office skills are required.
• Must be flexible, a good team player, and able to work some evenings and weekend hours.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.
• Must be able to express oneself clearly, verbally, and in writing.
• An associate's or bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help create fun, engaging daily programs for dementia residents.
• Assist with planning and leading activities.
• Transport residents to community outings.
• Support calendar preparation and decorate for holidays and special events.
• Supervise and assist residents during activities and monitor changes in health or mental status.
• Maintain organized activity supplies and inventory.

Skills

Elderly care

Communication

Team player

Patience

Flexible schedule

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Activities Assistant helps create fun, engaging daily programs that enhance the quality of life for our dementia residents. Responsibilities include assisting with planning and leading activities, transporting residents to community outings, supporting calendar preparation, and helping plan and decorate for holidays and special events. The role also involves assisting and supervising residents during activities, observing and reporting changes in health or mental status, and maintaining organized activity supplies and inventory.

We currently have the following available:

Hours: 28 hours, part-time, 12:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, every other weekend, and assigned holidays

Requirements

• Must have 1 to 2 years of experience working with the elderly and/or dementia/alzheimer's populations.


• Experience providing programs or services to the elderly.


• Must be responsible, organized, and dependable with the ability to communicate effectively with senior citizens and their families.


• MS Office skills are required.


• Must be flexible, a good team player, and able to work some evenings and weekend hours.


• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.


• Must be able to express oneself clearly, verbally, and in writing. Has a history of responsible, accident-free driving.


• A background in recreation therapy or art therapy is highly desirable.


• High school diploma or GED required.


• An associate's or bachelor's degree is preferred. Students pursuing a master's degree program in art therapy or recreational therapy are strongly urged to apply, as valuable experience is gained through this opportunity.