Recreation Assistant / Activities Assistant

All American Assisted Living at Enfield; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Supportive and team-oriented work env.

Opportunities to use creativity and de

Meaningful work serving older adults

Job summary

All American Assisted Living at Enfield is seeking an energetic Recreation Assistant to plan and lead engaging activities for older adults in our Enfield community. You will help manage the activity calendar, run arts and crafts, games, music, and social events, and encourage participation based on interests and abilities.

The role emphasizes creativity, strong communication, and the ability to work independently within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Group leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Independence

Teamwork

Job description

Compensation:

About the Community

Join our Life Engagement 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.

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 an Recreation Assistant who brings dependable clinical support, compassion, accountability, and respect to every interaction.

We are an equal opportunity employer.