Activities Assistant

Confidential Healthcare Nursing Center; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paperless onboarding

Warm, family-like culture

Employee appreciation events

Health benefits and retirement plan

Same day pay

Job summary

Confidential Healthcare Nursing Center in Brentwood, TN is seeking an Activities Assistant to create meaningful, engaging experiences for residents, combining compassion with dependable service.

You will plan and facilitate daily activities, encourage participation, and collaborate with the care team to promote well-being. The role offers a supportive environment, opportunities for growth, and a family-like culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with seniors in healthcare, long-term care, or recreational activities is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Genuine interest in improving residents' quality of life and daily experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and facilitating daily recreational and therapeutic activities.
• Encourage resident participation and promote social interaction and well-being.
• Assist with group activities, arts and crafts, games, entertainment, and holiday programs.
• Develop positive relationships with residents in a welcoming, supportive environment.
• Work collaboratively with the Activities Director and care team.

Skills

Senior care experience

Communication

Teamwork

Compassionate demeanor

Job description

NOW HIRING: ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and enthusiastic Activities Assistant to join our team and help create meaningful and engaging experiences for our residents.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Competitive pay
• Paperless, quick onboarding
• Warm, family-like culture, supportive leadership
• Recognition programs & employee appreciation events

• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement plan, same day pay, instant access to wages, PTO, holiday pay)
• Generous employee referral program
• Annual performance reviews and bi-annual competitive pay reviews
• Support for personal well-being (EAP programs, mental health resources)
• Optimal staff-to-patient ratios to prevent burnoutOpportunities for advancement (e.g., CNA to LPN/RN pathways)
• Tuition reimbursement, training programs, and CEU support
• Strong mentorship and orientation programs
• 360 communications for staff, residents & families

Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning, organizing, and facilitating daily recreational and therapeutic activities.
• Encourage resident participation and promote social interaction, engagement, and overall well-being.
• Assist with group activities, arts and crafts, games, entertainment, special events, and holiday programs.
• Develop positive relationships with residents while providing a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Work collaboratively with the Activities Director and other members of the care team.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with seniors, in healthcare, long-term care, or recreational activities is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine interest in improving the quality of life and daily experience of our residents.
• If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy creating meaningful experiences for others, we encourage you to apply.