Activities Assistant

Nightingale; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Supportive team environment

Employee recognition programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center in Erie, PA is seeking an Activities Assistant for a part-time role (up to 30 hours per week). The position focuses on planning engaging programs to enhance social interaction, independence, and enjoyment for senior residents.

Responsibilities include leading activities, encouraging participation, and assisting with event setup. Evening and weekend availability is required, with a supportive team environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in activities within a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Compassionate, resident-focused attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative, energetic and enthusiastic personality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance with flexibility for evenings and weekends.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and conduct recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic activities.
• Encourage resident participation and engagement in daily programs.
• Lead group activities, games, crafts, exercise programs, and events.
• Assist residents to and from activities as needed.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and staff.
• Decorate for holidays and special events; maintain supplies.
• Document attendance and participation as required.
• Support the Activities Director with department goals and programming.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Independent work

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Activities Assistant

(Up to 30 hrs per week. Day into evening hours. Weekends required)

Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center, Erie, Pennsylvania

Join our dynamic team at Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center as an Activities Assistant and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our senior residents. As a compassionate and energetic individual, you will help plan and lead engaging programs that foster social interaction, independence, and enjoyment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic activities
• Encourage resident participation and engagement in daily programs
• Lead group activities, games, crafts, exercise programs, holiday celebrations, and special events
• Assist residents to and from activities as needed
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and team members
• Help decorate for holidays, special events, and seasonal celebrations
• Maintain activity supplies and assist with program setup and cleanup
• Document resident attendance and participation as required
• Support the Activities Director with departmental goals and programming initiatives

Qualifications

• Previous activities experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, senior living, or healthcare setting preferred
• Compassionate and resident-focused attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative, energetic, and enthusiastic personality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable attendance and flexibility to work some evenings and weekends
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

About the Role

This part-time position is primarily day hours into the evening, with some evenings and weekends required. As an Activities Assistant at Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our senior residents.

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Supportive team environment
• Employee recognition programs
• Opportunities for growth and advancement