Senior Activity & Recreation Assistant

RegalCare at Greenfield; Northbridge (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth

Team environment

Benefits package

Job summary

RegalCare at Blackstone Valley in Northbridge, Massachusetts is seeking an Activity/Recreation Assistant to join the Activities Department and enhance residents' quality of life through engaging recreational, social, and therapeutic activities.

The role involves planning and leading daily programs, encouraging participation, coordinating events, building relationships with residents and families, maintaining supplies, ensuring safety, transporting residents to activities, and supporting

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with seniors preferred but not required.
• Creative, enthusiastic, patient and dependable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and leading daily activity programs for residents.
• Encourage resident participation in individual and group activities.
• Help coordinate special events, outings, and entertainment.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and team members.
• Maintain activity supplies and assist with decorating for seasonal events.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

RegalCare at Blackstone Valley in Northbridge, Massachusetts is seeking an Activity/Recreation Assistant to join the Activities Department and enhance residents' quality of life through engaging recreational, social, and therapeutic activities.

The role involves planning and leading daily programs, encouraging participation, coordinating events, building relationships with residents and families, maintaining supplies, ensuring safety, transporting residents to activities, and supporting