Activities Assistant

Healthwin Health & Rehabilitation; South Bend, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

Vision, retirement plan

Same day pay

Job summary

Healthwin Health & Rehabilitation in South Bend, IN is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Activities Director in planning engaging resident activities. You will assist with transportation and outings, including operating the facility bus when needed, to promote socialization and overall well-being.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, and a caring attitude toward seniors.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy working with older adults and demonstrate patience, compassion, and enthusiasm.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or required per facility policy.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record required for transportation duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning, organizing, and leading daily activities for residents.
• Encourage participation while respecting preferences, abilities, and interests.
• Lead group activities like games, arts and crafts, music, and exercise.
• Provide one-on-one engagement for residents not in group programs.
• Help decorate activity areas for events and holidays.
• Accompany residents on outings, appointments, and shopping trips.
• Safely operate the facility bus/van and perform safety checks.
• Maintain attendance records and communicate resident interests to the care team.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized activity environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Activities Assistant

Healthwin Health and Rehabilitation

South Bend, IN

Position Summary

The Activities Assistant supports the Activities Director in planning and providing engaging, meaningful, and enjoyable activities for residents in a skilled nursing facility. This position helps create opportunities for socialization, recreation, and personal expression while promoting residents’ quality of life and overall well-being.

The Activities Assistant will also assist with resident transportation and facility outings, including operating the facility bus when needed.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paperless, quick onboarding
• Warm, family-like culture, supportive leadership
• Recognition programs & employee appreciation events
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement plan, same day pay, instant access to wages, PTO, holiday pay)
• Generous employee referral program
• Annual performance reviews and bi-annual competitive pay reviews
• Support for personal well-being (EAP programs, mental health resources)
• Optimal staff-to-patient ratios to prevent burnout
• Opportunities for advancement (e.g., CNA to LPN/RN pathways)
• Tuition reimbursement, training programs, and CEU support
• Strong mentorship and orientation programs
• 360 communications for staff, residents & families

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and leading a variety of daily activities and programs for residents.

• Encourage resident participation while respecting individual preferences, abilities, and interests.

• Assist with group activities including games, arts and crafts, music, exercise, entertainment, social events, and special programs.

• Provide one‑on‑one activities and meaningful engagement for residents who may not participate in group programs.

• Assist with decorating and preparing activity areas for special events, holidays, and celebrations.

• Accompany residents on community outings, appointments, shopping trips, and other scheduled activities as assigned.

• Safely operate the facility bus/van to transport residents when needed.

• Complete required vehicle safety checks and report any maintenance or safety concerns promptly.

• Assist residents safely when entering and exiting the vehicle and ensure appropriate safety procedures are followed.

• Maintain accurate attendance records and documentation related to activities and transportation.

• Communicate resident interests, needs, and participation to the Activities Director and appropriate members of the care team.

• Build positive relationships with residents, families, staff, and visitors.

• Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with facility policies, resident care plans, and applicable regulations.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized activity environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Previous experience working with seniors, in activities, recreation, healthcare, long‑term care, or a related field preferred.

• Must enjoy working with older adults and demonstrate patience, compassion, and enthusiasm.

• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Ability to safely assist residents with transportation and outings.

• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record required.

• Must meet all facility and insurance requirements for operating the facility vehicle.

• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or required according to facility policy.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity,

gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for our job opportunities.