Activities Assistant The Residence at Boylston Place

LCB Senior Living, LLC; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401k

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

LCB Senior Living, LLC is hiring a Memory Care Activities Assistant for The Residence at Boylston Place in Massachusetts. This full-time role offers benefits from day one and a wage band of $20.00–$22.00 per hour based on experience.

The candidate will plan and implement activities, assist with transportation, volunteers, and newsletters, while maintaining a warm relationship with residents and families.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in planning, developing, organizing and implementing activities.
• Ability to create interest in activities and motivate residents to participate daily.
• Must communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing all residence activities.
• Develop suggestions to expand the Activities Program.
• Assist with arranging transportation and escorts for residents to activities.

Skills

English communication

Driver's license

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Calendar/Newsletter software

Database management

Presentation software

Job description

If you have been looking for a career that loves you back... This is the one!LCB Senior Living is hiring Memory Care Activities Assistant at The Residence at Boylston Place. Apply today for immediate consideration!**Full Time**Wage band: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour based on years of experience!What We Offer:Full-Time Associates: Great benefits starting from Day One!HealthVisionDental401kPaid Time OffHoliday PayPart-Time Associates (24- 29 hours):Paid Time OffHoliday PayWork with an Amazing Team!Possibility for tuition reimbursementRewarding role working with seniorsEssential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities: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 maintaining and expanding Volunteer Programs.Assist residents with maintaining and operating the residence store.Assist with maintaining adequate supplies per department budget.Assist residents to and from 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.LCBs Non-Discrimination Policy:LCB, including its managed care communities, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Recruitment and employment opportunities at LCB are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job with or without reasonable accommodation. All employment opportunities areprovided without regard to race, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender status), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy to provide equal opportunity encompasses all phases of employment, including recruitment, hiring, selection, job assignment, promotions, transfers, compensation, discipline, termination, layoff, access to benefits and training, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.Job Qualifications:Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:The ability to assist in the development and implementation of activities required.The ability to create interest in the activities and motivate residents to participate daily is required.Creativity and motivational skills necessary.The ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing is essential.Requires frequent bending, stretching, stooping and lifting.Must be able to perform tasks and work independently.Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, database managers presentation software and Calendar/Newsletter softwareEducation: A high school diploma or GED is preferred.Experience: Previous experience in the recreational therapy or related field preferred. Gerontology experience preferred.Certificates/Licenses: A valid drivers license in the state of work is required with no more than two moving violations in a three year period as determined by our insurance broker.Physical Demands:Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.Visual and auditory acuity.Must be able to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) lbs., and be able to carry objects.Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand.Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.