Activities Assistant

Cedar Healthcare Center; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Wellness program with free telehealth

Job summary

Cedar Healthcare Center in Portsmouth, NH seeks a compassionate Activities Assistant to join our senior living and rehabilitation community. This part-time role involves planning engaging recreational, social, and wellness programs to enrich residents' daily lives.

You will escort residents to activities, assist with meals, and coordinate transportation for outings, while observing mood and engagement changes and supporting family meetings. A positive, patient, and creative mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, patient, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Creative mindset with enthusiasm for engaging residents.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, lift, and assist with resident mobility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing engaging recreational, social, and wellness programs
• Escort residents to activities and facilitate group and one-on-one programs
• Support offsite outings, including transportation coordination
• Assist in passing resident meals
• Observe and report changes in mood, behavior, or engagement
• Assist with Resident and Family Council meetings as assigned
• Maintain resident dignity, rights, confidentiality, and safety at all time

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Mobility assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Locals Caring for Locals

Cedar Healthcare Center, a senior living and rehabilitation community in Portsmouth, NH, is seeking a creative, energetic, and compassionate Activities Assistant to join our team. If you enjoy interacting with residents and making a meaningful impact in their daily lives through engaging recreational activities, Cedar Healthcare Center is the place for you.

Schedule: Part-time

Pay Range: $18.00 - $23.00

What You’ll Do

• Assist with planning and implementing engaging recreational, social, and wellness programs
• Escort residents to activities and facilitate group and one-on-one programs
• Support offsite outings, including transportation coordination
• Assist in passing resident meals
• Observe and report changes in mood, behavior, or engagement
• Assist with Resident and Family Council meetings as assigned
• Maintain resident dignity, rights, confidentiality, and safety at all time

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, patient, and professional demeanor
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Creative mindset with enthusiasm for engaging residents
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, lift, and assist with resident mobility as needed

Why Join Cedar Healthcare Center?

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on residents’ quality of life
• Stable, yet flexible hours with consistent scheduling

Benefits

We are proud to offer full- and part-time employee's benefits options, including:

• STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Wellness program with free telehealth, preventative care, deep discounts on some pharmaceutical prescriptions, and more

If you’re passionate about enhancing the lives of residents through meaningful recreational activities and engagement, we’d love to hear from you. Cedar Healthcare Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.