Activities Assistant

Prima Care; Nashville (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Berrien Oaks Nursing & Rehab in Georgia is seeking an energetic Activities Assistant to join our team. You will help plan and lead games, crafts, music, social events, and group activities for residents.

You will work with the Activities Director, encourage participation, spend time one-on-one with residents, assist with special events and outings, and help maintain calendars and supplies. This role requires a friendly, patient personality, dependable work ethic, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with seniors preferred but not required.
• Friendly, patient, and energetic personality.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and lead games, crafts, music, exercise, socials, and other activities.
• Encourage residents to participate and stay engaged.
• Spend one-on-one time with residents.
• Assist with special events, holiday celebrations, and outings.
• Set up and clean up activity areas.
• Escort residents to and from activities as needed.
• Help maintain activity calendars and documentation.
• Keep activity supplies and equipment organized.
• Help welcome new residents.
• Support the Activities Director with daily programs and events.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Organized

Dependable

Team player

Independent worker

Education

HS diploma/GED

Two years experience (optional)

Job description

Berrien Oaks Nursing & Rehab is looking for an energetic, dependable, and caring Activities Assistant to join our team!

Our Activities Assistant works alongside the Activities Director to create meaningful, engaging experiences for our residents. You'll help with games, crafts, music, social events, holiday celebrations, group activities, and more.

What You'll Do

• Help plan and lead games, crafts, music, exercise, socials, and other activities
• Encourage residents to participate and stay engaged
• Spend one-on-one time with residents
• Assist with special events, holiday celebrations, and outings
• Set up and clean up activity areas
• Escort residents to and from activities as needed
• Help maintain activity calendars and documentation
• Keep activity supplies and equipment organized
• Help welcome new residents
• Support the Activities Director with daily programs and events

What We're Looking For

• Friendly, positive, patient, and energetic personality
• Enjoys working with seniors and getting to know residents
• Strong communication and people skills
• Dependable and able to work independently
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks
• Team player with a positive attitude
• High school diploma/GED or two years of experience

Preferred Experience

Previous PCA, PCT, or CNA experience is preferred but not required. If you have experience working directly with residents and enjoy the social and engaging side of senior care, this could be a great fit for you.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to move throughout the facility and to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds.