Activities Assistant

Lasell Village is a unique life plan community with education at its heart, located on the beautiful campus of Lasell University in Newton. We are a caring and vibrant community home to more than 225 residents in independent living apartments, supported living studios, and a 5-star skilled nursing and rehabilitative facility.

We are actively hiring a caring and compassionate weekend Activities Assistant to join our team at Lasell House, our skilled nursing facility.

This is a part-time position working Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Activities Coordinator and the Administrator, the Activities Assistant conducts activities for all levels of functioning residents. Coordinates and implements routine duties and activities for the unit. Quality customer service is a top priority for everyone at the Village.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assists with the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of varying levels of activities for Nursing Home residents and rehab patients

· Be aware of individual cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial impairments

· Distribute daily newsletter and update room boards.

· Conducts one-on-one activity visits to offer sensory/social stimulation.

· Conducts a variety of activity groups (creative activities such as arts, crafts, music, drama, educational activities, exercise activities, spiritual) to ensure residents make progress toward their goals

· Communicates with residents and staff regarding activities to encourage participation

· Assists with resident transportation to/from the activity location

· Assures personal and staff compliance to Resident’s Rights

· Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

· 1-2 years of direct experience working with the senior population in a skilled nursing facility.

· Associates Degree or higher

JOB SKILLS:

· Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language

· Ability to create a variety of creative programming for different cognitive levels

· Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

· Sufficient computer skills to record data, create and print calendars and flyers

· Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/staff, and the general public

· Thrive in a team environment and work well with others

· Must have patience, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.

Lasell Village considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment with Lasell are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19, Flu), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB), and using designated PPE when required.

Lasell Village is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, the color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.

We are proud to be listed as an Age-Friendly Certified Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Weekends only

Work Location: In person