Activities Aide

Lorien Health Services; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 40h (accrual-based)

Holiday pay (double-time on holidays)

Employee discounts

Engagement rewards

Professional development

Referral program

Attendance bonus

Job summary

Lorien Elkridge is seeking a part-time Activities Assistant to bring energy and enthusiasm to residents. The role focuses on planning and leading engaging activities to promote social interaction and well-being in a supportive community.

Expect competitive pay at $16.00 per hour with benefits including PTO, holiday pay, and development opportunities. Join a respected, five-star team serving Howard County and nearby areas.

Qualifications

• Positive, outgoing personality with a passion for helping others.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for planning fun and engaging activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with seniors is helpful but not required.
• Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25-50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and leading group and individual activities.
• Support recreational programs that promote social engagement and well-being.
• Encourage resident participation in daily events and special activities.
• Help create a positive, fun, and supportive community environment.
• Work collaboratively with the activities and care team.

Skills

Positive, outgoing personality

Creativity

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Experience with seniors (helpful)

Job description

Overview

Make Every Day Fun – We’re Hiring a Part-Time Activities Assistant!

Do you have apassion for creativityand alove for people? Lorien Elkridge is looking for an Activities Assistantwith an enthusiastic, engaging personality to bring energy and excitement to our community.

Competitive Pay

• $16.00 per hour
• Same Day Pay for all employees

Part-Time Benefits & Perks

• Paid Time Off – 40 hours (accrual-based)
• 7 Major Holidays – Double-time pay if you work the holiday
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Engagement Program – Earn points, earn rewards
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Attendance Bonus

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and leading group and individual activities
• Support recreational programs that promote social engagement and well-being
• Encourage resident participation in daily events and special activities
• Help create a positive, fun, and supportive community environment
• Work collaboratively with the activities and care team

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Positive, outgoing personality with a passion for helping others
• Creativity and enthusiasm for planning fun and engaging activities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience working with seniors is helpful but not required
• Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25-50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation

Schedule & Availability

• Part-Time Hour
• 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday) available

Welcome to Lorien Elkridge, one of the best-rated nursing homes in the region, as recognized by U.S. News & World Report and The Baltimore Sun. We’re proud to be Lorien’s newest five-star community in Howard County, ideally located just off Rt. 100 and easily accessible from Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties.

Our vibrant team provides exceptional care across a full continuum of services, including:

• Skilled Nursing
• Assisted Living
• Sub-Acute Rehabilitation
• Outpatient Therapy

At Lorien Elkridge, you’ll find a workplace where energy, compassion, and innovation come together — where both residents and team members thrive in a positive, uplifting environment.

Come be part of a community that truly lives the Lorien mission: Care Forward.

Award-Winning Care: Proudly recognized as “Best Assisted Living” and “Best Retirement Community” by The Daily Record's Reader Rankings.

Lorien Health Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.