What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Mason Wright Senior Living?
Activities Assistants/Life Enrichment Assistant will receive a $500 SIGN ON BONUS!
We are currently hiring for an Part Time Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment Assistant. Your hours could be 16 hours per week (8:30 am to 5:00 pm or 8:00 am to 4:30 pm) or 18 hours per week (9:00 am to 3:30 pm).
What is the Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment Assistant job all about?
In this position, our Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment Assistant will assist in the planning and implementation of daily programs, activities, holiday parties and special events. Because our Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment Assistant so much quality time with the residents, our Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment Assistant are also an important 'extra set of eyes' to observe and report any changes you suspect in a residents' physical or mental status. Our Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment Assistant are also 'cheerleaders,' enthusiastically encouraging the residents to participate in yoga, morning exercise, happy hours, birthday parties, walks around the grounds, trips to museums, ball games, lunch, etc. Our Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment Assistant must have solid organizational skills and be responsible with money, as you are often responsible for petty cash and activity supply purchases, ensuring that we have all of the materials needed to implement the programs and activities, as planned.
What do we require to be a Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment Assistant?
- Per Massachusetts state mandate you must be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19 and flu.
- This position will be required to work holidays as assigned.
- The Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment Assistant must have 2-3 years experience working with the elderly and Alzheimer’s populations
- Must have 2-3 years in planning and facilitating group activities and programs.
- The Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment Assistant must be creative, responsible, organized, and dependable, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior citizens and their families.
- Computer skills required.
- The Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment Assistant must be flexible, a good team player, and able to work some evenings and weekend hours.
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
- Must be able to express self clearly, verbally and in writing.
- Must be 21 years of age in order to drive passenger van.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a history of responsible, accident-free driving.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; High school diploma or GED required.
- Must pass CORI and drug test.
- Work holidays as assigned.
Mason Wright Senior Living is a great place to live AND work! We have provided quality, affordable assisted and independent living for seniors since 1892. Our campus, located at 74 Walnut Street in Springfield, MA is comprised of 90 units of assisted living, including memory care, and 28 units of independent living.
Mason Wright Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.50 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Experience:
- Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
- Alzheimer's care: 1 year (Preferred)
- Dementia care: 1 year (Preferred)
- plan & facilitate group activities and programs: 1 year (Preferred)
- working with elderly: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- State Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: One location