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

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Activity planning, Dementia care, Elderly care, Communication, Organization, MS Office, Driving, Recreation therapy, Art therapy, Teamwork, Patience, Event planning, Inventory management, Health monitoring

Industry

Description
Description SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Activities Assistant helps create fun, engaging daily programs that enhance the quality of life for our dementia residents. Responsibilities include assisting with planning and leading activities, transporting residents to community outings, supporting calendar preparation, and helping plan and decorate for holidays and special events. The role also involves assisting and supervising residents during activities, observing and reporting changes in health or mental status, and maintaining organized activity supplies and inventory. We currently have available: 28 hours, part-time; required to work every other weekend and assigned holidays 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 are 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 creates and leads engaging daily programs for dementia residents and assists with community outings and event planning. They are also responsible for monitoring resident health status and maintaining organized activity supplies.