Activities Assistant
Company: The Residence at Summer Street
Location: Stamford
Posted on: September 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Details Job Location : The Residence at Summer Street -
Stamford, CT Salary Range : Undisclosed Description If you have
been looking for a career that loves you back... This is the one!
LCB Senior Living is hiring Activities Assistants at The Residence
at Summer Street. Apply today for immediate consideration! **Full
Time and Part Time Opportunities!** **New Wages!!** What We Offer:
Great benefits starting from Day One (Full-Time) Health Vision
Dental 401k PTO- Paid Time Off Work with an Amazing Team!
Possibility for tuition reimbursement Rewarding role working with
seniors 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. Employment Type: Full Time
Keywords: The Residence at Summer Street, Stamford , Activities Assistant, Other , Stamford, Connecticut
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