Activity Assistant

Webster at Rye is seeking a Full‑Time Activities Assistant to complete our amazing Activities team!

We are seeking a reliable, motivated, and flexible team member to join our organization. This position requires adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate is professional, dependable, and comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively. The Activity Assistant supports the Life Enrichment Department in enriching the quality of our independent, healthcare and assisted living residents social, recreational, intellectual and spiritual lives.  

The schedule for this position would be Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00am-5:00pm.

Webster at Rye was awarded Holleran’s Choice Community Award for completion of their 2025 Employee Engagement and Satisfaction survey for the Second Year in a Row!

BENEFITS:

• • • • Fun Team to work with!
      • Flexible Scheduling!
      • A supportive, team‑focused environment!
      • A mission-driven workplace where your contribution truly matters!
      • Great Employee to Resident Ratios!
      • Great Weekend Differential!
      • Competitive Pay!
      • Very Generous Referral Bonus!
      • Fun Events for Employees!
      • Employee Recognition!
      • Employee Assistance Program!
      • Time and one - half paid for all hours worked on six major holidays!
      • Health Benefits available with a minimum of 30 hours per week!
      • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Retirement Savings with company match!
      • Generous Earned Time Program!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for assisting with activities as well as communicate needs the residents may have to the Director. 
• Charting is an essential part of this position. 
• Developing and leading activity groups for the appropriate level of care assigned.
• Interviews with new residents within first two weeks of living at the community.
• Include interview information in resident book.
• Keeping work area, including desk and Activity Room, neat and orderly at all times.
• Working with the activities team and the Life Enrichment Director, produce a monthly activity calendar one week prior to the end of the month. Provide copies to all resident rooms.
• Lead activities based on the calendar and set up and put back everything required for the activity. Provide monthly supply list to Director.
• Assisting in transporting residents who require assistance to attend activities.
• Review the upcoming scheduled events at least one week prior.
• Report any changes in resident attendance of activities, whether an increase or a decrease.
• Maintain the upkeep of activities equipment.
• Document progress notes, provide care plan documentation and attend care plan meetings.
• Assist in ongoing evaluation of activity programs in order to improve the programs and better meet the needs of the residents.
• Review the calendar with visually impaired residents within first week of the month.
• Individual responsibility for self-safety and that of the immediate work environment.
• Annual updated attendance at Community sponsored seminars, which include but are not limited to, body mechanics, right-to-know laws, and fire and safety procedures.
• Attending Staff Meetings and reviewing minutes produced from meeting.
• Other tasks as requested by the Director of Life Enrichment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs.
• Required to be on your feet for extended periods of time including physical activity that includes walking, bending, kneeling, twisting up to 4-6 hours per day.
• Motivate and work effectively with others.
• High degree of patience.
• Skill in leading a group in an organized activity.
• Ability to adapt to new activities.
• Flexible schedule.
• When necessary, ability to make adjustments during an activity to accommodate the group.
• Cheerful and outgoing demeanor.
• Ability to work with residents of varying ability.
• Ability to operate audio-visual equipment or any other equipment that is needed to run an activity.
• Carry out delegated tasks.
• Ability to understand and follow the policies and procedures outlined in organizations Employee Handbook.

Silverstone Living is a non-profit organization supporting Hunt Community, The Huntington at Nashua,At Home by Hunt and Webster at Rye. Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.