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Activities Assistant at Mason Wright Senior Living
Springfield, Massachusetts, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Communication, Organization, Dependability, Teamwork, Patience, Tact, Cheerfulness, Enthusiasm, MS Office, Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy, Elderly Care, Dementia Care, Event Planning, Inventory Management, Health Observation

Industry

Description
Description We currently have available: 28 hours, part-time; required to work every other weekend and on holidays SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Activities Assistant will assist in developing, scheduling, and directing programs daily for our dementia residents. This will include driving our residents to off-site activities in our community van. Duties also include providing support for calendar production and distribution, planning, implementing, and decorating holiday and special event activities, assisting and supervising residents with activities, observing and reporting changes in health and mental status, coordinating and maintaining supply closets, and keeping an inventory of supplies. Requirements Must have 1 to 2 years of experience working with the elderly and/or Dementia/Alzheimer’s populations. Experience providing programs or services to the elderly. Must be responsible, organized, and dependable with the ability to communicate effectively with senior citizens and their families. MS Office skills required. Must be flexible, a good team player, and able to work some evenings and weekend hours. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm. Must be able to express oneself clearly, verbally, and in writing. Has a history of responsible, accident-free driving. A background in recreation therapy or art therapy is highly desirable. High school diploma or GED required. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred. Students pursuing a master’s degree program in art therapy or recreational therapy are strongly urged to apply, as valuable experience is gained through this opportunity.
Responsibilities
The Activities Assistant will develop, schedule, and direct daily programs for dementia residents, including driving them to off-site activities. Additional duties include planning and implementing special events and observing changes in residents' health and mental status.