Activities Assistant

South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community; Grayling (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP 401(k) matching

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Cell Phone Discounts

Job summary

Atrium Centers in Michigan is seeking an Activities Assistant to bring joy, connection, and purpose to residents through engaging programs. You will help develop and implement activity plans, support daily calendars, and encourage participation with dignity and enthusiasm.

You’ll collaborate with the Activities Director and care team to meet social, spiritual, and emotional needs, focusing on compassionate, resident-centered care. This role offers an ESOP and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Genuine care and compassion for residents.
• Positive, dependable, and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to engage residents with enthusiasm and creativity.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating activity programs
• Support the execution of the daily and monthly activity calendar
• Engage residents in group and individual activities
• Help meet residents’ spiritual, emotional, recreational, leisure, and social needs
• Encourage participation while promoting dignity, independence, and well-being
• Collaborate with the Activities Director and interdisciplinary team

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Compassion for residents

Team-oriented

Creativity in engagement

Attendance and reliability

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Atrium Centers is a 100% employee-owned organization where every team member plays a meaningful role in enriching the lives of our residents. As an Activities Assistant, you’ll help bring joy, connection, and purpose to each day by supporting engaging programs that meet residents’ social, emotional, and recreational needs.

Be a light — to residents, families, and your fellow team members.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating activity programs

• Support the execution of the daily and monthly activity calendar

• Engage residents in group and individual activities

• Help meet residents’ spiritual, emotional, recreational, leisure, and social needs

• Encourage participation while promoting dignity, independence, and well-being

• Collaborate with the Activities Director and interdisciplinary team

What You Bring

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Genuine care and compassion for residents

• Positive, dependable, and team-oriented attitude

• Ability to engage residents with enthusiasm and creativity

• Excellent attendance and reliability

Benefits

• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) + 401(k) matching

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

• Tuition Reimbursement to support career growth

• Cell Phone Discounts

Why Atrium Centers

“Our mission is to serve as a bright light in the lives of our residents and families by delivering compassionate, quality care in the communities they call home.”

Grounded in Compassion, Community, and Clinical Excellence, Atrium Centers provides a supportive environment where creativity, teamwork, and heart-centered care thrive.