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Recreation Assistant / Activities Assistant

Merryvale Assisted Living
OxfordOn-siteEntry level
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The job in short

Recreation and activities assistant for assisted living and memory care residents.

Details

Found
23 d ago · posted 2026-10-04
Location as listed
Oxford, GA
Role
Patient Care / Caregiver
Source
The company’s own careers site

Full description

Compensation: 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 Apply Today At our community, residents come first. We are looking for a team member who brings dependable support, compassion, accountability, and respect to every interaction. Apply today to join our Life Enrichment team. today We are an equal opportunity employer.

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