Activities Assistant

SEAL ROCK HEALTHCARE AT ATLANTIC HEIGHTS; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(K) with employer contribution

Full-time benefits (medical, dental, V

Paid Time Off

Employer paid life insurance

Flexible savings account

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Seal Rock Healthcare in Maine is seeking a compassionate Activities Assistant to join our life enrichment team. You will plan and lead daily activities such as music, crafts, exercise, games, and religious services, while ensuring residents feel connected and supported.

You will engage with residents one-on-one and contribute ideas for calendars that accommodate memory care needs. We offer tuition reimbursement, 401(k), full benefits for full-time staff, PTO, life insurance, flexible savings

Qualifications

• The 'Vibe': a people person who is patient, upbeat, and empathetic toward the elderly and those with dementia.
• Communication: ability to speak clearly and engage with residents, families, and staff professionally.
• Reliability: long-term care requires consistency; residents thrive on familiar faces.
• Experience: prior nursing home/assisted living/memory care experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right personality.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Implement: Execute a daily schedule of activities including music, arts and crafts, exercise classes, games, and religious services.
• One-on-One Engagement: Provide meaningful bedside visits for residents who may be unable to attend group functions.
• Innovation: Contribute new ideas for monthly calendars that cater to diverse cognitive and physical abilities (including memory care).
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of resident participation and progress as required by state and federal regulations.
• Safety First: Assist in the safe transport of residents to and from activity areas.

Job description

Seal Rock Healthcare, part of the Atlantic Heights Community, is a fully-licensed Medicaid/Medicare-certified facility offering 105 beds. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, the Atlantic Heights Community follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in long term care, assisted living and senior living.

Wage range $15.45- $18.45

Are you a natural entertainer with a heart for seniors? We are seeking a creative, energetic, and compassionate Activities Assistant to join our life enrichment team. In this role, you won’t just be "planning events" - you’ll be creating moments of joy, maintaining the dignity of our residents, and ensuring that our facility feels like a vibrant community.

As An Activities Assistant You Will

• Lead & Implement: Execute a daily schedule of activities including music, arts and crafts, exercise classes, games, and religious services.
• One-on-One Engagement: Provide meaningful bedside visits for residents who may be unable to attend group functions.
• Innovation: Contribute new ideas for monthly calendars that cater to diverse cognitive and physical abilities (including memory care).
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of resident participation and progress as required by state and federal regulations.
• Safety First: Assist in the safe transport of residents to and from activity areas.

What We’re Looking For

• The "Vibe": A "people person" who is patient, upbeat, and empathetic toward the elderly and those with dementia.
• Communication: Ability to speak clearly and engage with residents, families, and staff professionally.
• Reliability: Long-term care requires consistency; our residents thrive on seeing familiar faces.
• Experience: Prior experience in a nursing home, assisted living, or memory care setting is a major plus, but we are willing to train the right personality!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift/move activity equipment (up to 25 lbs).
• CNA certification is a plus but not required.
• Valid Maine Driver's License; with clean driving record
• Computer skills

As you are working hard planning and leading Resident activities, you will have:

• Tuition reimbursement and education support: you can grow your career in health care
• 401(K) with employer contribution
• Full-time employees (30+ hours per week) have access to benefits; medical, dental, vision & disability
• Paid Time Off available for all employees
• Employer paid life insurance
• Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent care
• Employee assistance program