Activities Assistant

Kalesta Healthcare Group; Othello (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shifts

Part-Time

Job summary

Othello Post Acute is seeking an Activities Assistant to plan and lead engaging activities for residents, including group games, music, and in‑room visits on weekends. This part‑time role offers meaningful work helping residents stay connected and engaged.

You’ll build calendars, tailor activities to interests and abilities, ensure safety, document participation, and support the social dining program, with training and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in long‑term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with genuine empathy for residents and families.
• Comfort working with residents who are cognitively or physically impaired.
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. and stay mobile/active throughout your shift.
• No license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead individual and group activities tailored to each resident's interests, abilities, and cultural or religious preferences.
• Bring activities directly to bed‑bound or room‑confined residents (music, reading, visits, in‑room projects).
• Adapt activities to different cognitive and physical ability levels using prompts, demonstrations, and hands‑on assistance.
• Help build and distribute the activity calendar.
• Gather input from residents to keep activity plans current and personalized.
• Keep activity spaces and supplies clean, organized, and "homelike".
• Monitor for safety hazards and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Support the social dining program.
• Accurately document participation and updates in resident records.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Empathy

Mobility and lifting

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Activities Assistant | $18–$19/hour | Part-Time | Weekends

Othello Post Acute

Help residents stay engaged, connected, and doing what they love. As an Activities Assistant at Othello Post Acute, you'll plan and lead activities that bring joy, purpose, and a sense of community to residents' daily lives. From group games and music to one‑on‑one visits for residents who can't leave their rooms. If you're creative, patient, and love working with seniors, this role is a great fit.

What You'll Do

• Lead individual and group activities tailored to each resident's interests, abilities, and cultural or religious preferences

• Bring activities directly to bed‑bound or room‑confined residents (music, reading, visits, in‑room projects)

• Adapt activities to different cognitive and physical ability levels using prompts, demonstrations, and hands‑on assistance

• Help build and distribute the activity calendar

• Gather input from residents to keep activity plans current and personalized

• Keep activity spaces and supplies clean, organized, and "homelike"

• Monitor for safety hazards and report maintenance issues promptly

• Support the social dining program

• Accurately document participation and updates in resident records

• Participate in fire/disaster drills and required in‑service training

Why Work Here

• Competitive pay: $18–$19/hour, based on experience

• A genuinely rewarding role — you're the person who brings smiles, connection, and purpose to residents' days

• Creative freedom to shape programming around what residents actually enjoy

• Supportive team environment with ongoing training

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 1 year of experience in long‑term/geriatric care preferred

• Strong communication and customer service skills, with genuine empathy for residents and families

• Comfort working with residents who are cognitively or physically impaired

• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. and stay mobile/active throughout your shift

• No license required

New to activities programming?

If you've worked with seniors and love bringing energy and connection to a room, we'll help you grow into the rest.

Othello Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.