Activity Assistant

The Arbors and The Ivy Assisted Living Communities; Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the assisted living sector seeks an Activity Assistant in Greenfield, MA. The role focuses on implementing and facilitating engaging activities for residents, ensuring their social interaction and wellness. Ideal candidates should have experience working with elders and possess strong communication skills. Join the team to make a positive impact on residents' lives.

Benefits

PTO

Health and Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Paid Holidays/Floating Holiday

Pet Health Insurance Programs

Employee Assistance Plans

Retirement Account Assistance

Employee Appreciation Programs

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year experience working with elders.
• Associates degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing social/recreational programs for residents.
• Engage, motivate, and escort residents to activities.
• Drive van for various trips and excursions.

Skills

Engagement

Motivation

Communication

Education

Associates Degree

Experience with elders in home care or assisted living

Job description

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The Activity Assistant will assist in the implementation of a social/recreational program for residents in our Traditional 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.

Benefits

• PTO
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Holidays/Floating Holiday
• Pet Health Insurance Programs
• Employee Assistance Plans
• Retirement Account Assistance
• Employee Appreciation Programs
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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