Activities Assistant

Care Initiatives; La Porte City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Referral bonus program

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet access

Job summary

Care Initiatives in La Porte City is seeking a dedicated Activities Assistant to support our 46-bed skilled nursing community. You’ll assist the activity director, help coordinate resident activities, and engage families and staff to promote meaningful daily routines.

Join a compassionate team focused on fun, respect, and quality of life for residents. This part-time role offers flexible shifts mornings and evenings, with opportunities for growth and paid training.

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 needed.
• 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 skills

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Empathy and respect

Job description

Join one of the Cedar Valley's most respected skilled nursing communities! La Porte City Specialty Care is a 5-Star CMS Quality Rated, 46-bed long-term care community where quality care and compassionate teamwork come together. Enjoy the advantages of our small, homey, and relaxed atmosphere while making a meaningful difference in residents' lives. Located just 11 miles south of Isle Casino, we're proud of our reputation for excellence and are looking for dedicated healthcare professionals to join our team.

Activities Assistant

Schedule/Shifts Available:

Part-time mornings and evenings with every other weekend

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 needed.
• 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!

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 Affiantive 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.