Activity Assistant

Arbors at Chicopee; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading assisted living residence in Chicopee is seeking a part-time Activities Assistant to help implement social and recreational programs for its residents. This role involves engaging with residents, encouraging participation in various activities, and providing supportive assistance when needed. Ideal candidates will have experience working with elderly populations and a passion for enhancing their quality of life.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working with elders in home care, assisted living or skilled nursing facilities.
• Associates Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of social/recreational programs for residents.
• Engage, encourage, and motivate residents to participate in planned activities.
• Provide assistance to residents needing additional support.

Skills

Engaging

Motivating

Respectful

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Arbors at Chicopee is a family owed Assisted Living residence. We are located on Memorial Dr in Chicopee. We are currently seeking a part-time Activities Assistant to join our team.

TheActivity Assistant will assist in the implementation of a social/recreational program for residents in our assisted living community. Activities include but are not limited to: spiritual, educational, intellectual, sensory motor, cognitive, social, and health/wellness. The Activity Assistant would also drive the van on various trips and excursions.

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Activity Director, continuously assess resident participation and engagement in activities and reports findings to the Director

Engages, encourages, motivates, and escorts residents to planned activities

Implement programs that include spiritual, educational, intellectual, sensory motor, cognitive, social, health/wellness arts and crafts, music, exercise, games, and lectures

Provide assistance to residents needing additional support during specific activities in a respectful dignified manner

Provide 1:1 “well/social” visits to residents who prefer to stay in their apartment or prefer not to join large groups, but enjoy coming out to the common areas

Meet Registry of Motor Vehicle requirements as an approved driver

Requirements:

Associates Degree Preferred or experience equivalent.

Must have 1 year experience (paid or volunteer) working with elders in home care, assisted living or skilled nursing facilities

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.