Senior Living Activity Coordinator

All American Assisted Living; Apponaug (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance

Referral program

Supportive team

Creative programs

Meaningful work

Job summary

All American Assisted Living in Rhode Island seeks an enthusiastic Activities/ Recreation Assistant to plan and lead engaging programs for older adults. The role is hands-on, involves leading groups, and coordinating the activity calendar to support residents’ social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being.

Weekend work is a must, with opportunities to develop new programs and build meaningful relationships with residents and families.

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic and patient personality.
• Ability to lead groups and encourage resident participation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and enthusiasm when developing 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 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

Activity leadership

Engaging communication

Creativity

Team player

Job description

All American Assisted Living in Rhode Island seeks an enthusiastic Activities/ Recreation Assistant to plan and lead engaging programs for older adults. The role is hands-on, involves leading groups, and coordinating the activity calendar to support residents’ social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being.

Weekend work is a must, with opportunities to develop new programs and build meaningful relationships with residents and families.