Activity Assistant

About the Role

RBRC is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and dependable part-time Activities Assistant who enjoys building meaningful relationships with older adults. The ideal candidate is creative, confident, and enthusiastic about leading resident-centered group programs, 1:1 interactions, and supporting independent recreation pursuits. This position requires flexible availability throughout the week and weekends, for 16 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities for events.
• Assist with transporting residents.
• Visit assigned residents one-on-one on a weekly basis.
• Record residents’ participation in activities.
• Assist at mealtimes.
• Accompany residents to off-unit activities.
• Lead active, passive, or sensory activities with the residents.
• Instruct and supervise volunteers.
• Maintain activity supplies on each floor in a neat and orderly manner.
• Assist in planning facility-wide programs.
• Manage stress tolerance, pressure, and anxiety in a constantly changing environment.

Requirements

• Preferred knowledge of long-term care environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a constantly changing environment.
• Self-motivated and works well in a team environment as well as independently.
• Sensitive to the needs, interests, and abilities of residents.
• Strong time-management skills to adhere to record-keeping requirements.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.