Senior Living Activity Specialist

wingatelivingcareers; Kingston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Wingate Residences at Silver Lake in Massachusetts is seeking an Activity Assistant to organize and implement programs that meet residents' physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs, while promoting self-esteem in a caring environment. You will support various programming and assist with transportation and communications.

The role requires coordinating daily activities, leading groups and individual pursuits, and maintaining a warm relationship with residents and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and the community.
• Ability to relate to and perform job functions for the elderly in a positive and efficient manner.
• Capable of coordinating multiple tasks and working well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and implements programs to meet individual resident needs.
• Leads one-on-ones, small group, and large group activities according to the schedule.
• Supports independent activity pursuits for residents.
• Understanding residents' backgrounds, abilities, interests, and needs to tailor activities.
• Communicates changes in residents' condition to the Life Enrichment Director.
• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing all residence activities.
• Develop ideas to improve and expand the Activities Program.
• Maintain a warm, professional relationship with residents and families.
• Assist with transportation and escorts to activities as needed.
• Assist with newsletters and weekly calendars.
• Attend ongoing training sessions and orientation.
• Drive residents in a van as needed.
• Perform dual tasks and work independently.

Skills

Activity planning

Resident care understanding

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Wingate Residences at Silver Lake in Massachusetts is seeking an Activity Assistant to organize and implement programs that meet residents' physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs, while promoting self-esteem in a caring environment. You will support various programming and assist with transportation and communications.

The role requires coordinating daily activities, leading groups and individual pursuits, and maintaining a warm relationship with residents and families.