Activities Assistant The Residence at Charles Meadow

LCB Senior Living, LLC; Millis (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Residence at Charles Meadow in Millis, MA is seeking a part-time Engagement Assistant to support residents with daily activities, transportation, and social programs.

Responsibilities include planning and expanding activities, coordinating volunteer programs, assisting with newsletters, and transporting residents as needed. Requires a positive, caring demeanor and ability to work weekends on a rotating schedule; wage is $18.75–$21.25 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in recreational activities or related field preferred.
• Gerontology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing residence activities.
• Support transportation arrangements and escorts for residents.
• Assist with newsletters and monthly calendars.
• Drive residents in a van as needed.
• Maintain volunteer programs and store operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Motivational skills

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Presentation software

Calendar/Newsletter software

Job description

If you have been looking for a career that loves you back... This is the one!LCB Senior Living is hiring an engagement assistant at The Residence at Charles Meadow. Apply today for immediate consideration!**Part Time****Every other weekend / 16 hours**Wage: $18.75- $21.25 per hour based on years of experience!What We Offer:· Full-Time Associates: Great benefits starting from Day One!o Healtho Visiono Dentalo 401ko Paid Time Offo Holiday Pay· Part-Time Associates (24- 29 hours):o Paid Time Offo Holiday Pay· Work with an Amazing Team!· Possibility for tuition reimbursement· Rewarding 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.