Activities Aide | Skilled Nursing

Logan Health; Kalispell, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Brendan House in Kalispell, MT seeks an Activities Aide to plan and support meaningful programs for residents, enhancing physical, cognitive, and social well-being.

You will conduct assessments, design group and individual activities, document progress, and collaborate with the care team while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Shift: Day shift, Mon-Fri; wage details not disclosed; Logan Health supports a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• NCCAP certification preferred or training to be completed within first year of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting or related field.
• Experience with Point Click Care or similar software (preferred).
• CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A team-focused mindset with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Comfort using computers, including Microsoft Office, and learning new systems.
• Understanding of confidentiality laws, including HIPAA.
• A commitment to professionalism, integrity, kindness, and empathy.
• Most importantly, you bring a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Responsibilities

• Planning and supporting activities that reflect residents' interests and needs.
• Designing engaging activities for individuals and groups with varying abilities.
• Supporting personalized activity programs to promote participation and enjoyment.
• Completing Activity Department sections of MDS and CAAs.
• Documenting assessments and progress notes accurately and on schedule.
• Collaborating with nursing and other departments to ensure activities run smoothly.
• Assisting with the Volunteer Program as directed.
• Maintaining consistent, reliable attendance as scheduled.

Skills

NCCAP certification

Healthcare experience

CPR certification

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team-focused

HIPAA knowledge

Empathy

Tools

PointClickCare

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you believe laughter, music, creativity, and connection are just as important as clinical care? At Brendan House, we know that meaningful activities bring joy, purpose, and dignity to the lives of our residents—and we’re looking for an Activities Aide who feels the same. Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence. The Activities Aide supports resident well-being by helping create meaningful, engaging experiences that promote connection, purpose, and quality of life. This role works closely with the care team to ensure activities are inclusive, resident-centered, and aligned with individual needs and interests. If you’re compassionate, creative, organized, and energized by working with older adults, this may be the perfect role for you!

About Brendan House

Brendan House is a skilled nursing community dedicated to providing high-quality, resident-centered care in a warm and supportive environment. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and our Activities team plays a vital role in creating days filled with connection, engagement, and fun.

What You’ll Do

As an Activities Aide, you’ll help bring our residents’ days to life by planning and supporting activities that reflect their interests, abilities, and personal histories. Your work will directly support residents’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being.

Key responsibilities include:

• Completing assessments related to residents’ physical abilities, cognitive function, and personal interests
• Designing and facilitating engaging activities for individuals and groups with varying abilities
• Supporting personalized activity programs that promote participation and enjoyment
• Completing Activity Department sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Care Area Assessments (CAAs)
• Documenting assessments and progress notes accurately and on schedule
• Collaborating with nursing and other departments to ensure activities run smoothly
• Assisting with the Volunteer Program as directed
• Maintaining consistent, reliable attendance as scheduled

What You Bring

• National Certification Council for Activity Professionals Certification (NCCAP) preferred or training to be completed within first year of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting or related field (preferred)
• Experience with Point Click Care or similar software (preferred)
• CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A team-focused mindset with the ability to work independently when needed
• Comfort using computers, including Microsoft Office, and learning new systems
• Understanding of confidentiality laws, including HIPAA
• A commitment to professionalism, integrity, kindness, and empathy
• Most importantly, you bring a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Why Brendan House?

Make meaningful connections with residents every day

Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team

Use your creativity to make each day special

Work in an environment where compassion and excellence go hand in hand

Shift: Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M.

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check
• Reference checks
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening
• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.

At Logan Health, our work is driven by our mission, vision, and values: Our Mission Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision Reimagine health care through connection, service, and innovation. Our Core Values Be Kind – We foster compassion and positivity in our work environment. Work Together – Collaboration leads to innovation, efficiency, and improved communication. Trust and Be Trusted – We build trust by acting with authenticity, empathy, and good intent. Strive for Excellence – We continually push ourselves to improve, innovate, and deliver high-quality care and services.