Recreation Assistant / Activities Assistant

Kaplan Senior Living; Apponaug (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance

Referral program

Supportive team

Creative programs

Meaningful work

Job summary

All American Assisted Living in Rhode Island seeks an enthusiastic Activities/ Recreation Assistant to plan and lead engaging programs for older adults. The role is hands-on, involves leading groups, and coordinating the activity calendar to support residents’ social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being.

Weekend work is a must, with opportunities to develop new programs and build meaningful relationships with residents and families.

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic and patient personality.
• Ability to lead groups and encourage resident participation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and enthusiasm when developing programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead individual and group activities for residents.
• Assist with planning and preparing the community activity calendar.
• Facilitate arts and crafts, games, music, discussion groups, cognitive programs, sensory activities, and social events.
• Encourage residents to participate based on their interests and abilities.
• Adapt activities to meet the needs of assisted living and memory care residents.
• Help residents safely travel to and from programs.
• Prepare activity spaces and gather required supplies.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe activity areas.
• Assist with special events, entertainment, outings, and holiday programs.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and team members.
• Observe resident participation and communicate changes or concerns to the Recreation Director.
• Follow community policies, safety procedures, and resident confidentiality requirements.
• Complete attendance records and other activity documentation as assigned.
• Assist with additional resident engagement and community duties as needed.

Skills

Activity leadership

Engaging communication

Creativity

Team player

Job description

Compensation:

About the Community

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of older adults.

In this role, you will help plan and lead engaging activities that support the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being of our residents. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys working with older adults, bringing people together, and creating meaningful daily experiences. Weekend work is a must.

Benefits

• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities to use creativity and develop new programs
• Meaningful work serving older adults

What You'll Do

• Lead individual and group activities for residents
• Assist with planning and preparing the community activity calendar
• Facilitate arts and crafts, games, music, discussion groups, cognitive programs, sensory activities, and social events
• Encourage residents to participate based on their interests and abilities
• Adapt activities to meet the needs of assisted living and memory care residents
• Help residents safely travel to and from programs
• Prepare activity spaces and gather required supplies
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe activity areas
• Assist with special events, entertainment, outings, and holiday programs
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and team members
• Observe resident participation and communicate changes or concerns to the Recreation Director
• Follow community policies, safety procedures, and resident confidentiality requirements
• Complete attendance records and other activity documentation as assigned
• Assist with additional resident engagement and community duties as needed

What We're Looking For

• Friendly, energetic, and patient personality
• Genuine interest in working with older adults
• Ability to lead groups and encourage resident participation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Creativity and enthusiasm when developing or leading programs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience in recreation, activities, senior living, memory care, education, childcare, or a related setting is preferred
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and remain active throughout the workday
• Ability to safely lift, push, or pull up to (lifting requirement) pounds
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening
• Must meet all minimum age requirements established by the community and applicable law

At our community, residents come first. We are looking for a team member who brings dependable support, compassion, accountability, and respect to every interaction.

We are an equal opportunity employer.