Activities Assistant

About the role

The Activity Assistant plays a vital and heartfelt role in enriching the lives of residents. With warmth, patience, and genuine care, they help create a joyful and engaging environment where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, age-appropriate activities that suit different physical and cognitive abilities.
• Supportive Presence: Being able to truly connect with residents, understanding their emotional and social needs.
• Teamwork: The ability to work towards a common goal of excellent care for our residents, cooperating closely with the care team to support residents holistically.
• Time Management: Balancing daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity prep.

Requirements

• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff.
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of a State approved Nursing Assistant training and competency evaluation program or a CNA competency evaluation program approved by the State. This training can also be provided by the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to three months’ related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successfully completed a State approved Nursing Assistant training and competency evaluation program or a CNA competency evaluation program approved by the State.

Skills

• Creativity: Creating engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Supportive Presence: Connecting with residents emotionally and socially.
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with the care team.
• Time Management: Balancing daily schedules and tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Access to earnings, referral bonuses, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs, and more.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, vision, and dental insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Workforce Chaplains, and personalized wellness coaching.
• Life in Balance: Holiday pay, PTO, additional PTO, employee discount programs, and travel discounts.
• Career Growth: Preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships, scholarships, and tuition reimbursement.
• Team Culture: C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

Pay

Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

PTO available, schedule varies based on department needs.