What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities/ Lifestyle Assistant Part Time position at Maplewood Brewster LLC?
Job Title: Activities / Lifestyle Assistant
Location: Brewster MA
Employment Type: Part Time
Salary Range: Competitive
Department: Resident Care, Activities
About Us:
Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.
Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Memory Care Lifestyle Assistant to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!
Position Summary: The Concierge serves as an ambassador to the community and supports the Business Office Manager in meeting his/her responsibility for overall administration of the community. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the Maplewood Community philosophy.
Reports To: Lifestyle Director
Summary: The Lifestyle Assistant is responsible for implementation of all programs and ensuring that it is therapeutic to the residents and maximizes their quality of life. Maplewood Senior Living offers a full range of social, physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and purposeful programs to meet overall wellbeing of our residents.
Essential Functions:
- Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the community
- Demonstrate requisite knowledge, skills and abilities consistent with the duties & responsibilities of this position.
- Personable, reliable and a great communicator and team player.
- Able to relate professionally and positively to residents, incoming visitors and associates at all levels.
- Provide ongoing communication to the Lifestyle Director regarding staffing issues or concerns
- Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor (Lifestyle Director).
- Attend Monthly All Associate meetings
- Other duties as assigned
Therapeutic Recreation Program:
- Select, schedule and lead activities appropriate for all levels and abilities
- Assist with implementation of special events for the community, at least one family event per quarter
- Assist with completion of Staying Connected Form/Personal History Form for all residents
- Assist with coordinating WISH Program/Parallel activities with Resident Service Care team.
- Assist Lifestyle Program Director & Coordinator to maintain appropriate program supplies for recreation programs
- Posts the current monthly, weekly and daily schedule of activities in designated public areas
- Provide an afternoon social or Happy hour daily
- Assist the Lifestyle Director to hold a monthly Activity Committee Meeting to provide residents opportunity to give input into the monthly calendar of events.
- Assist with conducting the Annual Maplewood theme
Compliance/ Safety/Vehicle:
- Follows all emergency procedures
- Understands and implements all safety practices and procedures.
Communication:
- Possess a sincere passion for working with our senior population
- Creative, energetic, enthusiastic, patient, flexible, encouraging, and team oriented.
- Displays patience, tact, enthusiasm and a cheerful disposition
- Create a positive atmosphere with an engaging variety of activities
- Promote Maplewood in a positive manner and effectively communicate the organizations values to residents, visitors, co-workers and the community
Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:
- An associate degree from an accredited college or university or satisfactory completion of two years of college, with major work in recreation, occupational therapy, gerontology or a related field, or two years of full-time experience in the recreation field with an adult population
- Must possess a passion for working with the senior population and improving their quality of life
- Excellent communication, organization and time management skill
- Basic typing skills and computer knowledge; familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Publisher and creative software
- Driver requirements: Valid driver’s license with good driving record. May be required to take a driving test
Physical Requirements:
- Must be capable of using up to 50 pounds occasionally while lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, climb stairs and/or stepladders, push wheelchairs, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, or crouch, reach with hands arms, balance, lift and perform medium to the maximum transfer assists with residents.
Miscellaneous:
- Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned
- May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired
- Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis B & C viruses
- Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents due to mental status
Why You'll Love working for Us:
- Competitive wages
- Flexible shifts
- Growth opportunities
- Bonus & incentive programs
- Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.
Experience
Preferred- 1–2 years of hands‑on experience working with older adults in assisted living, or similar settings—ideally as a caregiver, teacher or activity aide—demonstrating your ability to support residents through meaningful programs and assist with daily living tasks like daily engaging activities and social engagement.
Behaviors
Preferred- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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