Activity Assistant - The Residence at Bedford

LCB Senior Living
Bedford, MA
Part-time

Job Details

Description

Unlock new career opportunities with LCB Senior Living at The Residence at Bedford! Be among the first to join our exceptional team at our beautiful brand-new community.

As we get ready for our grand opening, do not miss out on being a part of something special. At LCB, we're not just building a new community we're crafting an experience that empowers our residents to live their best lives.

If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today!

LCB Senior Living is hiring Activity Assistants at The Residence at Bedford. Apply today for immediate consideration!

Part Time Position!

Hiring in Our Assisted Living and Memory Care Neighborhood!

Must Be Available One Day Over The Weekend!

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Assist in the Planning, developing, organizing, and implementation of all residence activities.
  • Develop suggestions and ideas for improving and expanding the Activities Program.
  • Maintains a professional, warm and caring relationship with residents and families.
  • Assist in arranging transportation and escorts for residents to and from outside and community activities.
  • Assist with maintaining and expanding Volunteer Programs.
  • Assist residents with maintaining and operating the residence store.
  • Assist with maintaining adequate supplies per department budget.
  • Assist residents to and from activities.
  • Assist with monthly newsletter and / or weekly calendar.
  • Attend required on-going in-service training sessions and orientation.
  • Driving residents in van as needed.
  • Perform dual tasks and work independently.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : The ability to assist in the development and implementation of activities required. The ability to create interest in the activities and motivate residents to participate daily is required.

Creativity and motivational skills necessary. The ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing is essential.

Requires frequent bending, stretching, stooping and lifting. Must be able to perform tasks and work independently. Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, database managers presentation software and Calendar / Newsletter software

  • Education : A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
  • Experience : Previous experience in the recreational therapy or related field preferred. Gerontology experience preferred.
  • Certificates / Licenses : A valid drivers license in the state of work is required with no more than two moving violations in a three year period as determined by our insurance broker.
  • Physical Demands : Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment. Visual and auditory acuity.

Must be able to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) lbs., and be able to carry objects. Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand.

Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.

30+ days ago
Related jobs
Promoted
Cherry Hill Programs Inc
Newton, Massachusetts

Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. In partnership with retail locations, tourist attractions and destinations across North America, Cherry Hill Programs contributes millions of holiday and souvenir experiences for children and families, year after year. D...

Promoted
The Goddard School of Bedford, MA
Bedford, Massachusetts

Have you been searching for a career that will allow you to use your experience and creativity to contribute to shaping children's lives? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you! We offer a ...

LCB Senior Living
Bedford, Massachusetts

Assisting residents with medications according to State Regulation and LCB Policies, making the required record entries at appropriate times, and making the appropriate notifications to the nurse concerning self- administered medications (as specified by state regulations). Upon request of the Resid...

Mediabistro
Bedford, Massachusetts

We have the best of the best sales talent in the industry- are you ready to join them? If you are a successful sales director, looking for your next challenge that encourages creativity, outside the box thinking and focuses on growth and success- then this is an outstanding opportunity for you! Beco...

LCB Senior Living
Newton, Massachusetts

Assisting residents with medications according to State Regulation and LCB Policies, making the required record entries at appropriate times, and making the appropriate notifications to the nurse concerning self- administered medications (as specified by state regulations). Upon request of the Resid...

Warby Parker
Newton, Massachusetts

Report to the Store Leader, working together to anticipate staffing needs and oversee Optician Apprentice Program participants. Stay up to date with HR policies and procedures to promote a productive, safe culture in the store and leverage company resources to increase employees’ engagement and job ...

LCB Senior Living
Natick, Massachusetts

Focused and dedicated to provide excellent customer service, ability to handle multiple jobs and priorities, accept direction from superiors or other experienced staff, shares job knowledge or resident information with other experienced staff, shares job knowledge or resident information with others...

The Goddard School of Bedford, MA
Bedford, Massachusetts

Have you been searching for a career that will allow you to use your experience and creativity to contribute to shaping children's lives? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you! We offer a premium ...

Bear Mountain at Andover
Andover, Massachusetts

At Bear Mountain Healthcare at Andover, it is our mission to provide our residents and their families with superior care while still making them feel at home. Bear Mountain Healthcare at Andover has immediate openings for Recreation Assistants looking to work in our Long-Term Care Facility in Andove...

Board of Bar Overseers
Boston, Massachusetts

The Office of Bar Counsel in Massachusetts (OBC) investigates and prosecutes ethical misconduct by Massachusetts attorneys , educates attorneys  on the Rules of Professional Conduct, and strives to better the profession. Our goal is to attract, develop, and retain exceptional people and to prov...