Activities Assistant

Care Initiatives; Knoxville (IA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

Cash rewards

Digital wallet

Job summary

West Ridge Specialty Care in Knoxville, IA is hiring an Activities Assistant on a part-time schedule (Tuesdays and Thursdays 8a–4:30p) to support the activity director and run engaging programs for residents.

You will coordinate activities, maintain materials, and assist with record keeping while communicating with residents, families, and the health care team to promote daily living and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.
• An interest in making everyday FUN and fulfilling for our residents!

Responsibilities

• Assist the activity director in implementing an activity program to meet each resident’s needs.
• Maintain the resources needed for each resident’s activity needs.
• Assist the activity director with required record keeping.
• Interact and communicate with residents, families, as well as the healthcare team.
• Encourage and facilitate resident recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance health and daily routines.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Follow instructions

Empathy and discretion

Team collaboration

Job description

West Ridge Specialty Care, 1904 W Howard St, Knoxville, Iowa, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM

West Ridge Specialty Care , a 78-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Knoxville, IA, is now hiring!

Activities Assistant
Schedule/Shifts Available: Part-Time Tuesdays and Thursdays 8a to 4:30p

Make a Difference Every Day – Join Care Initiatives as a vital part of our activities team!

Join our compassionate care team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa.If you're a dedicated and empathetic caregiver looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine.

What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the activity director in implementing an activity program to meet each resident’s needs.
• Maintain the resources needed for each resident’s activity needs.
• Assist the activity director with required record keeping.
• Interact and communicate with residents, families, as well as the healthcare team.
• Encourage and facilitate resident recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance health and daily routines.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.
• An interest in making everyday FUN and fulfilling for our residents!

Why Join Care Initiatives?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement savings plan, PTO, and more.
• Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
• Tuition Reimbursement:Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
• Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!

Start Your Journey with Us

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
Care Initiatives is an Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

West Ridge Specialty Care, 1904 W Howard St, Knoxville, Iowa, United States of America