Location:

Brooksby Village by Erickson Senior Living

Our community is looking for an experienced Assistant Activities Manager/ Program Coordinator to help support our programming teams in Assisted Care, Memory Care, and Rehab neighborhoods.  In this role, you will organize the delivery of therapeutic programming to meet the physical, intellectual, spiritual, creative, recreational, social and emotional needs and well-being of the residents residing in Continuing Care. 

How you will make an Impact:

Person Centered Care Summary:

The Continuing Care team is committed to serving residents in all aspects of their daily lives and assisting with the day to day functioning of the neighborhood.  Developing relationships with the residents and their families using a consistent caregiver approach; supporting the residents’ physical, spiritual, emotional and clinical needs and focusing on placing the residents first. 

Clinical-Direct contact with residents:

Implement, supervise, and/or lead group and individual therapeutic and recreational activities.  Interact directly with residents and family when able, to gather information for assessments, MDS and care plans. Educate staff and volunteers regarding residents’ abilities and limitations, psychosocial needs and therapeutic interventions during in-service training sessions and staff meetings.

Planning, designing, and preparing for activities and department duties:

Collaborate with Continuing Care staff in recruiting, training, monitoring volunteers for the activity program. Design and plan therapeutic and recreational activity programs using own skill areas of specialty. Determine the need for activity supplies, identify vendors, generate supply lists, order supplies, label and distribute supplies where needed.  Indirectly supervise program department staff. Create and or monthly activity calendars to be displayed on each neighborhood and in each resident’s room. Participate in yearly budget planning process; identifying and justifying payroll and departmental supply needs. Coordinate resident entertainment, trips, and special events.

What we offer:

Competitive benefit packages including medical, dental, vision and 401K with a match after 1 year.Tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.Onsite wellness visits and sick care available for all employees over 18 years of age.Gated community with 24/7 security.A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision and mission.Compensation: $50,000 to $60,000 - Depending on Experience
 

What you will need:

Minimum of 4 years of Recreation / Activities / Programming experience or 3 years as an ESL Programming Assistant is required. Experience leading groups of people with varying levels of physical and cognitive independence, and experience with the elderly is required.Flexible work schedule including weekends and evenings is required.

Brooksby Village is a beautiful 90-acre continuing care retirement community located in Peabody, Massachusetts, just minutes from Boston. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Brooksby Village helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.