Recreation Assistant / Activities Assistant

All American Assisted Living; Raynham (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Supportive and team-oriented work环境

Job summary

All American Assisted Living in Raynham, MA is seeking a part-time Recreation/Activities Aide to lead individual and group activities for residents, plan and prepare the activity calendar, and foster social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being.

The role emphasizes creativity, independence, and teamwork; prior experience in recreation or senior living is helpful; you will support memory care residents, coordinate events, and maintain safe, engaging spaces.

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic and patient demeanor.
• Ability to lead groups and encourage resident participation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and enthusiasm when developing or leading 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 needs of assisted living and memory care residents.
• Help residents travel to and from programs.
• Prepare activity spaces and gather 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 participation and communicate changes to the Recreation Director.
• Follow community policies, safety procedures, and resident confidentiality.
• Complete attendance records and other activity documentation.
• Assist with additional resident engagement and community duties as needed.

Skills

Friendly personality

Energetic

Patient

Communication skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Independent work

Attendance and punctuality

Job description

Compensation:

Part-time

Starting at $18.00/hour

About the Community

Join our Wellness 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.