Senior Activity & Wellness Specialist

Laurel Ridge Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurel Ridge Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center is seeking an Activity Assistant to design and run engaging activities that enrich residents’ lives. The role focuses on social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and joyful engagement for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

You will collaborate with nursing staff to tailor programs to care plans, promote inclusion, and manage activity calendars to deliver consistent, high-quality programming.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisted living, nursing homes, or long-term care.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s/memory care techniques and dementia strategies.
• Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic about improving quality of life.
• Strong event planning, communication, and recreational therapy skills.
• Experience assisting with ADLs and helping individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute engaging activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities, including memory care programming.
• Facilitate therapeutic sessions that promote cognitive function, physical activity, and emotional health.
• Assist residents with daily activities (ADLs) and foster independence and dignity.
• Collaborate with nursing team to ensure activities align with individual care plans.
• Coordinate activity calendars efficiently to ensure timely, high-quality programming.
• Foster an inclusive, welcoming environment for residents from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Recreational therapy

ADL assistance

Compassion

Job description

Laurel Ridge Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center is seeking an Activity Assistant to design and run engaging activities that enrich residents’ lives. The role focuses on social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and joyful engagement for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

You will collaborate with nursing staff to tailor programs to care plans, promote inclusion, and manage activity calendars to deliver consistent, high-quality programming.