Activities Assistant

Johns Island Post Acute; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Johns Island Post Acute is seeking an Activities Assistant to support weekend programming for our 132-bed skilled nursing and rehab facility in Johns Island, SC. You will assist with planning engaging activities, outings, and in-room options to enrich residents' daily lives.

Ideal candidates demonstrate a positive attitude, strong communication, and a passion for enhancing seniors' well-being. Wages are $23–$26 per hour, with opportunities to contribute to a vibrant, resident-centered

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Long-term care or nursing home experience preferred.
• Positive attitude and outgoing personality.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activity Director in creating and leading fun, interactive programs for residents.
• Plan and conduct individual, small group, and large group activities.
• Encourage participation in crafts, games, music, reading, hobbies, and special events.
• Assist with resident outings and transportation as needed.
• Help develop monthly activity calendars and maintain attendance records.
• Provide one-on-one and in-room activities for residents who are bed-bound or prefer quieter engagement.
• Assist with resident assessments, care plans, and documentation as assigned.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Johns Island Post Acute is a gorgeous 132-bed skilled nursing and rehab facility in Johns Island SC, just 10 minutes away from historic downtown Charleston. Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of those we serve? At Johns Island Post Acute, we value the relationships we have in our community, with our fellow colleagues, and also with residents and family members.

Activities Assistant

Do you love making people smile, getting creative, and bringing energy to every day? Our nursing home is looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Activities Assistant to join our team on the weekends! If you're someone who enjoys engaging with seniors and creating meaningful experiences, we'd love to meet you!

Pay: $23-26/hr

What You'll Do

• Assist the Activity Director in creating and leading fun, interactive programs for residents
• Plan and conduct individual, small group, and large group activities
• Encourage participation in crafts, games, music, reading, hobbies, and special events
• Assist with resident outings and transportation as needed
• Help develop monthly activity calendars and maintain attendance records
• Provide one-on-one and in-room activities for residents who are bed-bound or prefer quieter engagement
• Assist with resident assessments, care plans, and documentation as assigned
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, staff, and visitors
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming Activity Department

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Long-term care experience preferred
• Positive attitude and outgoing personality
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for enriching the lives of seniors

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand and walk frequently, push/pull equipment, assist with activities, and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Rewarding work that makes a difference every day

Fun, resident-focused environment

Supportive leadership and team culture

Opportunity to create lasting memories and meaningful connections

General Purpose

The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program. This must be done in accordance with current federal, state, local and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.

Essential Duties

• Participate in planning and conducting of individual, small and large group activities.
• Assist in providing good communication between employees of all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public to ensure the needs and best interest of the residents, community and facility are met to the extent possible.
• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
• Assist in development of monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records.
• Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies as requested by Activities Director.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Assist in arranging transportation for residents when necessary including, but not limited to, resident outings, to/from appointments, or for discharge.
• Assists in developing a monthly activity schedule for residents, which include resident outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
• Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities including hobbies, crafts, and reading Provide materials as necessary including reading materials in Braille or audio books as appropriate.
• Assist with assessment documentation, quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activity Director.
• Keep Activity Department clean, orderly and secured. Supervisory Requirements This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferable one-year experience in a long term care facility.

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures.

Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

N/A

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.