Senior Living Activity & Engagement Specialist

Arbors at Chicopee; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Health & Dependent Care FSA

Paid Holidays/Floating Holiday

Pet Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Retirement Account Assistance

Employee Appreciation Programs

Job summary

Arbors at Chicopee in Massachusetts seeks a friendly Activity Assistant to bring joy, connection, and meaning to residents through engaging programs and compassionate support. This part-time role emphasizes warmth, patience, and teamwork in a senior living community.

Responsibilities include leading activities, 1:1 visits, and assisting with arts, music, exercise, and outings, while ensuring safety and dignity and driving occasional community trips (RMV compliance).

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with elders in home care, assisted living, or skilled nursing.
• Dependable, compassionate, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Engage, escort, and motivate residents to attend activities.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone feels safe to participate.
• Provide meaningful 1:1 visits for residents who prefer quieter engagement.
• Support programs including arts, music, exercise, games, spiritual gatherings, lectures, and outings.
• Assist residents respectfully and with dignity during activities.
• Drive the community van for trips and excursions (must meet RMV requirements).
• Observe engagement levels and communicate insights to the Activity Director.
• Support a culture of teamwork and collective ownership.

Skills

Compassionate

Team oriented

Flexible

Engaging

Education

Associate’s degree preferred or equivalent experience

Job description

Arbors at Chicopee in Massachusetts seeks a friendly Activity Assistant to bring joy, connection, and meaning to residents through engaging programs and compassionate support. This part-time role emphasizes warmth, patience, and teamwork in a senior living community.

Responsibilities include leading activities, 1:1 visits, and assisting with arts, music, exercise, and outings, while ensuring safety and dignity and driving occasional community trips (RMV compliance).