Activities Assistant - Part-Time 1st Shift - Watermark Retirement Communitie

East Longmeadow, MA 01028

About the Job

East Village Place, located in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts is a retirement community offering Assisted Living and Two Levels of Memory Care on an intimately scaled senior campus, just outside Springfield and minutes from I-90 and I-91.

WatermarkRetirement Communities is one of the Top 25 Best Workplaces in Senior Housingfor Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and HomeHealthcare. For over 30 years, we’ve been a company that celebrates people,their stories, and their meaningful interactions—because every interactionmatters! Watermark is focused on keeping our communities healthy and ourresidents thriving through leading edge technology and well-being programs thatbenefit our entire Watermark family. Learn more. Stay Safe. Be Well. We areproud of the talented and nurturing associates that have chosen to work forWatermark, and we honor each of them.

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Tuition Reimbursement Program (NEW*)
Competitive Wages
Excellent Benefits
Easy Shift Scheduling with Mobile App
Recognition and Rewards Program
Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Pay
401k Program
Associate Discounts
Education and Training Programs Available

East Village Place - East Longmeadow, MA 01028

Do you have high energy, passion for your work and a desire to enhance the lives of seniors? We are looking for a creative, fun loving person to join our team!

You will be joining a dedicated community life professionals.

Self starter, independent and problem solving skills are a must! Program development encouraged, we are open to your great ideas!

A degree in Therapeutic recreation or related field is NOT required for this position.

Part Time position with 15 hours a week, hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm every other weekend and a week day.

NOT REQUIRED TO WORK MAJOR HOLIDAYS

Candidates that complete the application process will be prioritized for review and consideration

At a Watermark Community, our Activities Assistant, Community Life Assistant does so much more than what the title reflects. Our community life team comes from a variety of backgrounds including theater, art, music, fitness, education, event planning and recreation. We are looking for incredibly talented people who can plan and execute a well-rounded, refined program that will give our residents the opportunity to continue to thrive, no matter what! We are committed to resident health and wellbeing and we want our ideal candidate to support a wellness centered program. For us it is about working with people who take great pride in their work. We are looking to meet people who agree that providing a comprehensive community life program our residents will gain many benefits and continue to thrive. If you have a passion for working with seniors and you are have experience as a community life associate, we look forward to meeting you! Does that sound like you?

Purpose of Your Job Position:

Plan, organize and develop the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and our established policies and procedures, as directed by the Executive Director and/or the Activities Director.
Ensure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
As a Watermark Community Life Assistant, Activities Assistant you are entrusted to provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.

Job Requirements:

2 years experience in preparing and implementing activities preferred
Able to work weekends and holidays
Degree in therapeutic recreation or related field a plus
2-4 years’ experience in resident programming preferred
Excellent communication skills
Computer literate

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc, is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LGBTQ/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression-proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any associate at Watermark or its affiliates via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Watermark as a result of the referral or through other means.

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