Activities Aide

Providence; Polson (MT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, MT is seeking an Activities Aide for Assisted Living on a per diem, variable schedule. The role supports resident engagement with a team, requires compassion, poise, and strong public relations, and includes weekend and some evening time.

Base pay ranges from $16.50 to $19.82 per hour with comprehensive benefits. Requirements include BLS certification and preferred experience in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides activities for residents in coordination with the Senior Activities Aide and staff.
• Maintains a friendly, cooperative atmosphere for residents and staff.
• Handles stressful situations with poise and demonstrates strong public relations.
• Weekend availability and some evening time required.

Skills

BLS certification

Job description

Activities Aide - Assisted Living at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center

Schedule: Per Diem, Variable Shift, 6 hours per week (working weekends and assist otherwise as needed)

The Activity Aide makes decisions and works underneath the direction of and in coordination with the Senior Activities Aide as well as a staff team member to provide activities that meet the needs of the residents and staff emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually. The Activity Aide creates a friendly and cooperative atmosphere for residents, visitors and PSJAL personnel. The Activity Aide must maintain poise in stressful situations and continually exhibit outstanding public relations skills. Requires some weekend and evening time.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months working in a health care facility
• 1 year experience as a certified nurse assistant

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in‑class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence has a long-standing tradition of caring for residents in western Montana since the Sisters of Providence arrived in the state in 1864. As one of Montana’s largest health care providers, Providence works collaboratively across traditional boundaries to develop patient-centered practices that help make lifelong quality care accessible and affordable.

Our award‑winning and comprehensive medical centers include Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula and Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, a critical access hospital in Polson. Our not‑for‑profit network of services also include physicians, more than 40 clinics, care centers, hospice and home health programs, and other diverse community services.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Pay Range: $16.50 - $19.82