ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT

Archbold; Pelham (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

PTO & life insurance

Work-life balance

Job summary

Archbold Living Pelham is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Activities Director in providing engaging programs for residents. The role is full-time, daytime hours (8:30am-5:00pm), in Pelham, GA, with responsibilities including organizing activities, ensuring safety, and promoting resident well-being.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to direct arts and crafts programs with enthusiasm, patience, and a compassionate approach toward the elderly.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to organize activities and manage group dynamics.
• Willingness to direct arts and crafts activities and engage residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activities Director with ongoing activities program and meet residents' needs.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Protect residents' rights.
• Assume responsibility for age-related care.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Direct arts and crafts programs

Job description

Activities Assistant - ArchboldLiving Pelham

PELHAM , GA

Support

Full Time , Day Shift , 8:30am-5:00pm

Posted 11/04/2026

Position Description:

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Must possess the ability to tactfully deal with personnel, residents, family members, visitors and the public

Must have patience, tact,cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle patients based on whatever maturity level they are currently able to function

Possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporatethem into the existing activity programs

Must have a sincere desire to work with the aged

Must have some understanding of the social, psychological and recreation needs of the aged

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities: Demonstrates effective organizational,communication and leadership skills

Assist the Activities Director withongoing activities program and to meet the needs of the residents

Maintains a safe working environment

Assures the rights of residents are protected

Assumes responsibility for age-related care

Education/Experience:

High school graduate or GED preferred

Must be knowledgeable and show ability to direct arts and crafts programs

Must have creative ability and imagination.

Have good one-on-one communication.

(for eligible employees):

Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization

Medical / Dental

Retirement Plan

PTO and paid life insurance

What Sets Us Apart

Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.

For 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.

You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.

What we offer:

We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.

We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.

Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:

• Work/Life Balance
• Planning for the Future
• Low-Cost Prescriptions
• Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
• Helping You to Advance Your Career

Mission

To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.

Vision

Ahealthierregion,strongercommunities,meaningfulwork,andtrustedcare.