Recreation Services Assistant

Wake Robin•Shelburne, VT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At Wake Robin, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to enrich someone’s day. As a Recreation Services Assistant, you’ll play a hands-on role in creating engaging, person-centered experiences that support residents’ independence, well-being, and joy. This role focuses on enhancing residents’ physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being through meaningful individual and group activities. The Recreation Services Assistant observes resident engagement and collaborates with care team members to adapt programming in alignment with resident needs and care plans.

Requirements

Experience in recreation programming, healthcare, or a related field preferred
Energy, creativity, and the ability to engage individuals and groups
A genuine interest in working with older adults
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Basic computer skills, including electronic documentation
High school diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification is a plus but not required; Wake Robin is supportive of professional development and may assist team members interested in working toward this certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and facilitate individual and group activities that support resident well-being
Adapt activities to align with resident interests, abilities, and care plan goals
Promote engagement by fostering a positive, inclusive, and respectful environment
Participate in and support special events, outings, and community activities
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate programming and ensure continuity of care
Observe and report changes in resident participation, behavior, and condition to appropriate clinical staff
Document activity participation, preferences, and relevant observations in the electronic medical record
Maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with organizational standards
Communicate effectively with residents, families, and team members
Support family engagement as appropriate and refer clinical concerns to nursing staff
Respond promptly to team needs and contribute to a collaborative work environment
Monitor and maintain activity supplies and equipment
Communicate supply needs to supervisor in a timely manner
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company paid short- term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
Flexible spending plan
403b retirement plan with company match of 50% up to a calendar year maximum of $6,000
Competitive paid time off
Continuing education support
Financial assistance with car maintenance and repairs
Personal loan assistance to help with emergency and unplanned needs
Up to $200 fitness reimbursement annually
Up to $100 reimbursement for vision expenses annually
Incentives for commuting with your coworkers
Free, on-site consulting on housing, finances, transportation, daycare, and legal services
Use of community facilities including hiking trails, library, aquatic and fitness centers
On-site meals for purchase, made from scratch with local ingredients
Refer a Friend bonus - up to $1,500 per employee referral