Activities Assistant - Full-Time

Pay

$18-$19 per hour + Benefits

Are you creative, energetic, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Join our team as a Full-Time Activities Assistant and help create meaningful, engaging experiences for our residents!

We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic individual to assist our Activities Director in planning and coordinating recreational programs that promote residents' physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.

Position Details

• Position: Activities Assistant
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Pay: $18-$19 per hour
• Benefits: Benefits package available

General Purpose

The Activities Assistant supports the Activities Director in developing and implementing a creative, interactive activities program tailored to residents' individual interests, abilities, and needs. The goal is to encourage social engagement, maintain independence, and enhance residents' overall quality of life while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and facility policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting individual, small-group, and large-group activities.
• Help develop and maintain the monthly activities calendar, including group events, resident outings, hobbies, crafts, and in-room activities.
• Encourage resident participation in recreational, social, educational, and leisure activities based on individual interests and abilities.
• Provide engaging activities for residents who are bedbound, isolated, or require alternative forms of participation.
• Assist with maintaining activity attendance records, resident assessments, care plans, and quarterly progress notes as assigned.
• Support communication among residents, families, facility employees, community organizations, and other relevant parties.
• Assist with coordinating transportation for resident outings, medical appointments, and discharge-related needs.
• Participate in discharge planning, resident care conferences, and activity care plan development as needed.
• Encourage residents to pursue personal interests, including reading, arts and crafts, games, music, and other recreational activities.
• Provide appropriate activity materials and resources to accommodate residents' individual needs and abilities.
• Assist with quality assurance initiatives and the implementation of improvement plans as directed by the Activities Director.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and secure Activities Department.
• Follow facility policies, safety procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a long-term care, skilled nursing, senior living, or healthcare setting preferred.
• One year of experience in a long-term care facility is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative, patient, dependable, and enthusiastic approach to resident engagement.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, and an interdisciplinary team.
• Compassionate attitude and a genuine desire to improve residents' quality of life.