Lifestyle (Activities) Assistant - Part Time Friday & Saturday

Maplewood Senior Living; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible shifts

Growth opportunities

Bonus & incentive programs

Job summary

Maplewood Senior Living in West Yarmouth, MA is seeking a part-time Lifestyle Assistant to implement therapeutic activities that enhance residents' quality of life. The role involves leading programs, coordinating events, and maintaining activity schedules with a compassionate, team-oriented approach.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or two years of college in recreation or gerontology, strong communication skills, and a passion for seniors.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of college in recreation, gerontology or related field.
• Passion for working with seniors and improving quality of life.
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills.
• Basic typing and computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Publisher.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service to residents, families and visitors.
• Lead activities and ensure programs aretherapeutic and engaging.
• Maintain and post monthly/daily activity schedules in public areas.
• Collaborate with Lifestyle Director and team to plan events and programs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree in recreation/gerontology

Two years college in related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Publisher

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Title: Lifestyle

Assistant

Location: West Yarmouth, MA

Employment Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $17+

Department: Activities

About Us:

Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the‑art, forward‑thinking senior living provider. We offer a home‑like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Staff Accountants to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Position Summary:

The Lifestyle Assistant is responsible for implementation of all programs and ensuring that it is therapeutic to the residents and maximizes their quality of life. Maplewood Senior Living offers a full range of social, physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and purposeful programs to meet overall wellbeing of our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the community
• Demonstrate requisite knowledge, skills and abilities consistent with the duties & responsibilities of this position.
• Personable, reliable and a great communicator and team player.
• Able to relate professionally and positively to residents, incoming visitors and associates at all levels.
• Provide ongoing communication to the Lifestyle Director regarding staffing issues or concerns
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor (Lifestyle Director).
• Attend Monthly All Associate meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Therapeutic Recreation Program:

• Select, schedule and lead activities appropriate for all levels and abilities
• Assist with implementation of special events for the community, at least one family event per quarter
• Assist with completion of Staying Connected Form/Personal History Form for all residents
• Assist with coordinating WISH Program/Parallel activities with Resident Service Care team.
• Assist Lifestyle Program Director & Coordinator to maintain appropriate program supplies for recreation programs
• Posts the current monthly, weekly and daily schedule of activities in designated public areas
• Provide an afternoon social or Happy hour daily
• Assist the Lifestyle Director to hold a monthly Activity Committee Meeting to provide residents opportunity to give input into the monthly calendar of events.
• Assist with conducting the Annual Maplewood theme

Compliance/ Safety/Vehicle:

• Follows all emergency procedures
• Understands and implements all safety practices and procedures.

Communication:

• Possess a sincere passion for working with our senior population
• Creative, energetic, enthusiastic, patient, flexible, encouraging, and team-oriented.
• Displays patience, tact, enthusiasm and a cheerful disposition
• Create a positive atmosphere with an engaging variety of activities
• Promote Maplewood in a positive manner and effectively communicate the organizations values to residents, visitors, co-workers and the community

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

• An associate degree from an accredited college or university or satisfactory completion of two years of college, with major work in recreation, occupational therapy, gerontology or a related field, or two years of full‑time experience in the recreation field with an adult population
• Must possess a passion for working with the senior population and improving their quality of life
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skill
• Basic typing skills and computer knowledge; familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Publisher and creative software
• Driver requirements: Valid driver’s license with good driving record. May be required to take a driving test

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of using up to 50 pounds occasionally while lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, climb stairs and/or stepladders, push wheelchairs, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, or crouch, reach with hands arms, balance, lift and perform medium to the maximum transfer assists with residents.

Miscellaneous:

• Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned
• May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis B & C viruses
• Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents due to mental status

Why You'll Love Working for Us:

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs