Recreation Assistant / Activities Assistant

All American Assisted Living; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Supportive and team-oriented work环境

Opportunities to develop new programs

Meaningful work serving older adults

Job summary

All American Assisted Living in Londonderry, NH is seeking a Recreation / Activity Assistant (full-time). You will plan and lead activities that support the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being of our residents.

This hands-on role suits someone who enjoys working with older adults and building meaningful daily experiences. The position offers a friendly, team-oriented environment, opportunities to use creativity, and the chance to develop new programs for seniors.

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic, and patient personality.
• Genuine interest in working with older adults.
• Ability to lead groups and encourage participation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for developing programs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in recreation or senior living preferred.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel and stay active.
• Able to lift up to a lifting requirement pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead individual and group activities for residents.
• Assist with planning and preparing the 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

Friendly demeanor

Energetic

Patient

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Team player

Job description

Recreation / Activity Assistant (full time)

Pay Range: $17-18.50 per hour

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.

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

We are an equal opportunity employer.