Activities Assistant

Salary $ 17.16 / hr - $20.14 / hr Overview Activity Leader
Create Connection. Inspire Engagement. Make Every Day Meaningful.

At Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center
, every member of our team plays an important role in creating an environment where residents feel connected, valued, and engaged. As an Activity Leader
, you'll help bring that environment to life by creating opportunities for residents to socialize, explore interests, stay active, and enjoy meaningful moments throughout their day.

Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center is a 141-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Boston, Massachusetts
, providing Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care
. Our specialized programs support residents recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, as well as those who require ongoing skilled nursing care.

Our interdisciplinary team provides personalized care through rehabilitation therapies, nursing services, and clinical support
, while working together to promote resident dignity, independence, comfort, and quality of life. Activities are an important part of that experience—helping residents maintain connections, discover new interests, celebrate milestones, and continue doing the things that bring joy and purpose to their lives.

As an Activity Leader, you'll work closely with the Director of Activities and the broader interdisciplinary team to support a vibrant activities program tailored to the interests, abilities, and individual needs of our residents.

At Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center
, activities are more than scheduled events—they're opportunities to help residents maintain their sense of identity, connection, and purpose.

As an Activity Leader, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact without always being in the spotlight. The relationships you build and the experiences you create can become some of the most memorable parts of a resident's day.

What We Offer:

• Meaningful Resident Connections: Build genuine relationships with residents and learn what brings them joy.
• Creative Opportunity: Bring your personality, ideas, and creativity to the activities program.
• Visible Impact: See firsthand how engagement and connection can positively influence a resident's day.
• Interdisciplinary Team Environment: Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, social services, and other team members to support the whole resident.
• Professional Growth: Develop experience in recreation, healthcare, resident engagement, and community programming.
• Supportive Environment: Join a team that values compassion, collaboration, respect, and resident-centered care.
• Purposeful Work: Help create a welcoming community where residents can continue to participate, connect, and enjoy life.

Elderwood offers a benefits package for eligible employees, including:

• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program
• Other Employee Benefits & Compensation Programs
• And more!

An active social life is an essential part of life  an Activity Leader, you'll have the opportunity to turn everyday moments into meaningful experiences.

You'll spend time getting to know residents individually—learning what they enjoy, what motivates them, and what helps them feel connected. From group recreation and social programs to one-on-one activities, you'll help create opportunities for residents to participate in ways that feel meaningful to them.

Your day may include organizing a group activity, spending one-on-one time with a resident who needs additional encouragement, helping prepare a special event, connecting with community resources, or simply creating a welcoming atmosphere where residents feel comfortable joining in.

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