Activities Assistant

Excelsior Care Group; Delray Beach (FL); Presencial; USD 23 000 - 24 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Excelsior Care Group in Delray Beach, Florida is seeking an energetic Activities Assistant to plan and lead recreational and therapeutic programs that enrich residents’ lives. You will support physical, emotional, and social well-being through engaging activities and compassionate interaction.

This part-time daytime role requires scheduling flexibility, including every other weekend, and offers an opportunity to create a welcoming, resident-centered environment within a skilled nursing setting.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in activities, recreation, customer service, or related field preferred.
• Experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care setting preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Availability to work part-time day shifts, including every other weekend.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with planning, organizing, and leading daily recreational and social activities.
• Facilitate games, arts and crafts, music programs, exercise activities, group events, and holiday celebrations.
• Encourage participation while respecting residents’ interests, preferences, and abilities.
• Provide one-on-one visits and companionship for residents who benefit from individualized engagement.
• Build positive relationships with residents and their families.
• Assist with transporting residents safely to and from activities as needed.
• Set up activity spaces, equipment, and supplies, and clean up after programs.
• Document attendance, participation, and residents’ responses to activities.
• Maintain activity supplies and assist with inventory management.
• Collaborate with nursing and other departments to support resident-centered programming.
• Follow facility policies, safety procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Interpersonal

Organization

Compassion

Teamwork

Formação académica

High school diploma

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Facility: West Delray Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Location: Delray Beach, Florida

Schedule: Part-Time, Day Shift; Every Other Weekend Required

Pay Rate: $17.00–$17.50 per hour

Help Make Every Day Meaningful

West Delray Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and creative Activities Assistant to help provide engaging experiences that enrich our residents’ lives.

Position Summary

The Activities Assistant helps plan and carry out recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic programs that support residents’ physical, emotional, and social well-being. This role helps create a welcoming environment where residents feel valued, connected, and supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and leading daily recreational and social activities.


• Facilitate games, arts and crafts, music programs, exercise activities, group events, and holiday celebrations.


• Encourage participation while respecting residents’ individual interests, preferences, and abilities.


• Provide one-on-one visits and companionship for residents who benefit from individualized engagement.


• Build positive relationships with residents and their families.


• Assist with transporting residents safely to and from activities as needed.


• Set up activity spaces, equipment, and supplies, and clean up after programs.


• Document attendance, participation, and residents’ responses to activities.


• Maintain activity supplies and assist with inventory management.


• Collaborate with nursing and other departments to support resident-centered programming.


• Follow facility policies, safety procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Two years of experience in activities, recreation, customer service, or a related field preferred.


• Experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, or long-term care setting preferred.


• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.


• Compassionate, patient, dependable, and enthusiastic approach to working with seniors.


• Availability to work part-time day shifts, including every other weekend.

Background screening information

Florida Clearinghouse