Activity Coordinator jobs in Boston, MA

Pay: $25/hr. and up

Availability:

Full Time Tu-Sat, 9:30a-5:00p

Why join The Commons in Lincoln, a breathtaking newer Benchmark community proud to be named one of the Boston Globe's Top Places to Work for over a decade?

• On-the-spot bonuses
• Over 60 sister communities; great growth potential
• One-to-one tutoring to strengthen English fluency, career development and more
• On-site Fitness Center
• Discounted meals and monthly associate celebrations

IS CREATIVITY YOUR PASSION? The Commons in Lincoln is looking for an Activities Coordinator in our Memory Care community. The Activities Coordinator organizes and leads program implementation designed to meet the individual needs of our residents. The resident program is intended to fulfill basic psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs while promoting self-esteem in a caring, nurturing environment. The Activities Coordinator supports and assists the Memory Care Director in all necessary activities.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates calendar of activities following regional office guidelines
• Collaborates with Care staff to conduct parallel activities
• Creates and coordinates a volunteer program
• Assists in the development and implementation of an innovative daily program for residents
• Leads and implements one-on-ones, small group and large group activities according to the activities schedule
• Supports, encourages and directs independent activity pursuits, both individually and in small groups
• Supports the resident’s abilities by understanding all aspects of care
• Demonstrates knowledge about residents in regard to background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity and attention span capability

EDUCATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Must have a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and the community
• Shows a consistent ability to coordinate multiple tasks, demonstrates a positive attitude, and works well under pressure

There is nothing common about The Commons in Lincoln. We impact lives through human connection. We are thought leaders creating quality experiences and inspiring personal growth for all who engage with us. We just happen to imagine, build and manage beautiful, private-pay communities geared toward older adults. Core Values: Are you Called to Care about your work, other people and making a difference? Better Together? Striving to Be the Benchmark?

Apply today to join our passionate team!