Recreation Assistant
Location: Greenwood Center, Warwick, RI Pay: $17.00 per hour Job Type: Full Time
About Greenwood Center Greenwood Center is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and energetic Recreation Assistant to help create engaging and meaningful experiences for our residents. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with older adults and helping them stay socially connected, active, and engaged.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead recreational activities, games, and group programs.
- Encourage resident participation based on individual interests, preferences, and abilities.
- Assist with individual and small-group activities.
- Prepare activity areas and organize necessary supplies and materials.
- Escort residents to and from activities as needed.
- Help coordinate holiday celebrations, special events, and community outings.
- Build positive relationships with residents, families, and team members.
- Maintain accurate activity attendance records and documentation.
- Keep activity spaces clean, organized, and safe.
- Promote a welcoming, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for all residents.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience in recreation, senior living, activities, healthcare, or a related field preferred.
- Experience working with older adults is a plus.
- Friendly, patient, dependable, and enthusiastic approach.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Reliable attendance and commitment to scheduled work hours.
Pay and Benefits
- Pay: $17.00 per hour
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
- Opportunity to make a positive difference in residents' daily lives.
Equal Opportunity Employer Greenwood Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.