Activity Assistant

Activities assistants organize and implement activities within the nursing facility. They may design programs to increase socialization, provide entertainment, promote physical activity or deliver continuing education. Typical duties of this position include selecting activities, handling logistics (such as choosing locations or booking guests), maintaining proper equipment, demonstrating activities and ensuring safety for participants.

Required Skills

• Ability to communicate, keep order and enforce safety rules with large groups
• Strong leadership, motivational and problem-solving skills to design and implement successful programs
• A genuine interest in people and the ability to work well with those who have physical or mental limitations

Benefits Include (see the facility for more details):

• Employee and resident referral bonuses
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• Six paid holidays after 90 days
• Employer-subsidized health insurance options after 60 days
• Option to purchase supplemental Aflac insurance via payroll deduction
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2000.00 a year for up to two years based upon grades
• $2.50-3.00 employee meals