Activity Assistant - River Mills

Job Title: Activity Assistant

Location: River Mills Assisted Living- Chicopee MA 01020

Hours: Per Diem

Job Description:

Leads assigned programs that are of interest and meaning to our residents in order to enhance their lives

and exceed their active aging lifestyle expectations. Assists Activity Director in daily activities and duties.

This position is responsible for assisting with and executing scheduled meaningful activities appropriate to

the needs and interests of our memory care residents that will benefit their physical, mental, and social

well-being. The right person will be responsible for escorting residents on some of the recreational outings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or

without appropriate reasonable accommodation. 

Leads assigned Activity programs 

Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient supervision for
each activity. 

Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation. 

Informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains a current schedule of events on the bulletin
board. 

Greets new residents making a special effort to include and engage them in activities and introduce
them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds. 

Assists in planning parties and activities as well as decorating the community according to the
season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning monthly birthday parties to honor

residents. 

May perform other duties as assigned. 

Must practice and abide by all confidentiality policies.

Minimum Qualifications: 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to six months related experience
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience acceptable. 

Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers,
clients, and other employees of the organization.

Physical Demands: 

Physically able to move at least 50 lbs. without assistance. 

Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas. 

Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings. 

Physically able to stand for long periods of time.

If you are interested in applying or know someone to refer for the position please e-mail resume to

Jaime Girard at jgirard@hallkeen.com