Activities Assistant (Per Diem)

Per Diem Activities Assistant | Harriet and Ralph Kaplan Estates - Peabody, MA

Chelsea Jewish Lifecare is a residential and post-acute care provider that consistently delivers high-quality, compassionate care, while focusing on the development of innovative programs and services that enable individuals to live as independently as possible. We are currently seeking an Activities Assistant to join the Resident Life team at the Harriet and Ralph Kaplan Estates in Peabody, MA.

Position Summary :

The Activity Assistant will be involved in the development and implementation of a social and recreational program for residents in our memory care community. Activities include, but are not limited to, the health and wellness, educational / cognitive, creative, sensory motor, and social needs of our residents.

The Activity Assistant position is per-diem.

Primary Responsibilities :

Under the direction of the Resident Life Director, the Activity Assistant will :

• Work as part of a team to assist in planning, organizing, and implementing a balanced enrichment program for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
• Engage with residents, encouraging, motivating, and escorting them to and from activities.
• Use technology to enhance experiences for residents during activities.
• Complete initial resident engagement surveys.
• Perform some administrative duties.
• Provide 1 : 1 visits with residents who prefer to remain in their apartments.
• Communicate with families and employees in a professional manner.
• Drive the community van to and from recreational outings, assisting residents with transfers on and off the van.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Director of Resident Life.

Minimum Requirements :

Hours : Per-diem

Benefits :

Apply today and become part of our Chelsea Jewish Lifecare team at Kaplan Estates!

Chelsea Jewish Lifecare is an equal opportunity employer, veterans & disability. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.

Chelsea Jewish Lifecare conducts extensive background checks and professional references for all potential employees. If selected for hire, you must be able to provide a recent physical and required immunizations including fully-vaccinated status for Covid-19.

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