Activities Assistant

Agawam Rehab & Nursing Campus; West Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Agawam South Rehab & Nursing is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our team and help create meaningful experiences for residents. This role focuses on planning engaging activities, fostering participation, and supporting both group and one-on-one programs.

We value a friendly, compassionate personality with strong communication and teamwork skills to enhance the wellbeing and daily lives of our seniors.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors or in healthcare preferred.
• Friendly, compassionate personality.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable and organized.
• Ability to engage residents and create a positive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and facilitating resident activities and programs.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities based on their interests and abilities.
• Provide hands-on support during group and individual activities.
• Prepare activity areas and materials before programs.
• Clean up and organize after activities.
• Document resident participation and engagement.
• Work collaboratively with the Activities Director and other members of the care team.

Skills

Experience with seniors

Communication skills

Teamwork

Dependable

Engagement

Job description

Agawam South Rehab & Nursing is seeking a caring and energetic Activities Assistant to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with older adults and creating engaging, meaningful experiences for residents.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with planning and facilitating resident activities and programs

• Encourage residents to participate in activities based on their interests and abilities

• Provide hands‑on support during group and individual activities

• Prepare activity areas and materials before programs

• Clean up and organize after activities

• Document resident participation and engagement

• Work collaboratively with the Activities Director and other members of the care team

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience working with seniors, patients, or in a healthcare setting preferred

• Friendly, enthusiastic, and compassionate personality

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Dependable and organized

• Ability to engage residents and create a positive environment

Pay & Benefits

$17.50 - $18.50 per hour

Full-time benefits include:

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision coverage

• 401(k)

• Paid time off

Join a team where your energy and compassion can make a difference in the lives of our residents.