Activity Assistant

Oak Knoll Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Oak Knoll Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Framingham, MA seeks an enthusiastic Activity Assistant to plan, coordinate, and lead engaging recreational and therapeutic activities for residents. You will support the Activity Director and tailor interactions to residents’ interests and abilities.

Responsibilities include leading activities, organizing events, and maintaining documentation while ensuring accessibility for residents with memory loss or physical limitations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with seniors or in healthcare preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activity Director with planning and implementing activities.
• Lead one-on-one, small-group, and large-group activities.
• Organize games, arts and crafts, and special events.
• Maintain attendance records and activity documentation.
• Escort residents to activities and provide companionship.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Oak Knoll Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center - Activity Assistant

Oak Knoll Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Framingham, Massachusetts
Job Type: Full-Time

Make Every Day Meaningful

At Oak Knoll Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, we believe meaningful activities, social connection, and purposeful engagement are an important part of quality resident care.

Since 1969, Oak Knoll has been committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a welcoming environment. Our state-of-the-art facility provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, respite care, and hospice services.

We are seeking a compassionate, creative, and energetic Activity Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will help plan and facilitate engaging recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic activities that promote connection, participation, and quality of life for our residents.

If you enjoy working with seniors and want to make a positive difference in people's lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Assist the Activity Director with planning and implementing recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic activities for residents.

• Lead and support one‑on‑one, small‑group, and large‑group activities, encouraging residents to participate according to their interests and abilities.

• Organize and assist with games, arts and crafts, entertainment, holiday celebrations, special events, and family‑centered programs.

• Provide meaningful individual engagement for residents who prefer one‑on‑one activities, tailoring interactions to their personal interests, preferences, and needs.

• Support residents with memory loss, physical limitations, or other disabilities, helping ensure activities are inclusive and accessible.

• Escort residents to and from scheduled activities while providing companionship, encouragement, and support.

• Prepare activity rooms, supplies, equipment, decorations, and other materials before and after programs.

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe activity spaces.

• Maintain accurate attendance records and activity documentation in a timely manner.

• Assist with distributing monthly activity calendars, newsletters, and daily schedules to keep residents and families informed.

• Work collaboratively with the Activity Director and other members of the care team to create positive and engaging resident experiences.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Previous experience working with seniors, individuals with disabilities, or in a healthcare setting preferred.

• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care, or long‑term care is a plus.

• Compassionate, patient, creative, enthusiastic, and dependable.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Comfortable leading activities and engaging residents with a variety of interests, abilities, and needs.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Basic computer skills preferred.

• A genuine interest in working with and supporting the senior population.

Why Join Oak Knoll?

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Supportive and caring work environment

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents every day

Join Our Team

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where your creativity, compassion, and enthusiasm can help brighten someone's day, consider joining Oak Knoll Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.