Wellness Program Assistant

Job Title: Wellness Program Assistant Reports To: Director of Wellness FLSA Status and Pay: Non-Exempt Part Time, $18-$19 Schedule: 10 to 15 hours per week Location: Onsite, 24 Tabor Crossing Longmeadow, MA 01106

Summary Glenmeadow is seeking a creative, experienced, and enthusiastic Wellness Program Assistant with a genuine passion for working with older adults. In this role, you will organize and implement a diverse range of social, recreational, and physical programs that enhance residents’ well-being and quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate creative, resident-centered programs that support physical, cognitive, emotional, and social wellness, including specialized activities for residents with dementia.
• Lead engaging group programs, outings, and one-on-one visits, encouraging participation and fostering meaningful connections.
• Conduct wellness assessments to personalize programming, track progress, and adapt activities to residents’ evolving abilities and interests.
• Collaborate with caregivers, staff, volunteers, and community partners to enhance program success.
• Manage program logistics, including setup, cleanup, materials, attendance tracking, and maintaining clean, organized program spaces.
• Support departmental operations, special events, and respond flexibly to schedule or program changes.
• Ensure resident safety, confidentiality, and a welcoming environment at all times.
• Observe and report any physical and mental changes in the resident's condition to the supervisor or Nursing staff.
• Enter approved programs into GoIcon (activity tracking system) and create announcements as needed to promote resident engagement.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Genuine enthusiasm for working with older adults, including those with cognitive or physical limitations, with a strong commitment to safety, confidentiality, and overall well-being.
• Experience planning and delivering social, educational, recreational, and wellness programs for older adults preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and engage residents effectively.
• Knowledge of older adult needs and strategies to support cognitive, physical, and emotional wellness.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software, scheduling systems, and technology platforms; familiarity with audiovisual/virtual program delivery tools preferred.
• Professional, courteous, and empathetic communication with residents, families, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to demonstrate and embody Glenmeadow’s culture of Kindness First. Growth Always.
• Commitment to Glenmeadow's nonprofit mission.

Education and Experience

• One year certificate from college or technical school, or at least six months related work experience or training.
• Certification as an Activity Assistant is preferred.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license preferred; ability to transport residents or program materials as needed.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and smell.
• Frequently lift and or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.