Recreation Assistant / Activities Assistant
Kaplan Development Group · kapdev.com
WarwickOn-siteEntry level
The job in short
Activities assistant leading recreation programs for assisted living and memory care residents.
Details
- Found
- 21 d ago · posted 2026-09-19
- Location as listed
- Warwick, RI
- 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. Weekend work is a must.
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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