Activities Assistant

(Three Meadows Post Acute) Perrysburg SNF Healthcare, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS in Perrysburg, OH is seeking a compassionate Activities Assistant to brighten residents' lives in a long-term care setting. You will plan and lead activities, communicate with residents, families, and staff, and help create personalized care plans that reflect each resident's interests.

Starting wage is $16 per hour with every-other weekend and some weekdays. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and strong communication, with stamina for an active day involving standing and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in long-term care is a plus, but not required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to read and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead activities for residents across groups.
• Coordinate communication with residents, families, coworkers, and partners.
• Contribute ideas to the monthly activity calendar and track attendance.
• Support quality improvement alongside the Activities Director.
• Assist with discharge planning and create activity care plans.
• Coordinate transportation for outings and discharges.
• Develop diverse activities including outings and in-room options.
• Encourage hobbies and provide Braille books or audiobooks as needed.
• Assist with assessment documentation and progress notes.
• Keep the Activities Department clean, organized, and welcoming.

Skills

Communication

Reading procedures

Basic math

Problem-solving

Stamina

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Activities Assistant — Perrysburg, OH Bring energy, creativity, and heart to the lives of our residents! We're looking for a compassionate, people-focused Activities Assistant to join our long-term care community in Perrysburg, OH. If you love brightening someone's day, planning fun events, and building genuine relationships, this could be the perfect role for you. Starting wage: $16/hour Every other weekend and some week days

Why You'll Love This Role

You'll be part of a team that believes activities aren't just something to check off a schedule - they're what make each day meaningful for our residents. You'll plan outings, lead group games, help residents rediscover hobbies they love, and be a familiar, friendly face residents look forward to seeing.

What You'll Do

• Help plan and lead individual, small-group, and large-group activities that residents genuinely enjoy
• Build strong communication with residents, families, coworkers, and outside partners so everyone's needs are heard and met
• Contribute ideas to the monthly activity calendar and help track attendance
• Support quality improvement efforts alongside the Activities Director
• Take part in discharge planning and help create personalized activity care plans
• Coordinate transportation for resident outings, appointments, and discharges
• Build a variety of engaging options each month - outings, group events, and in-room activities for residents who are bed-bound or isolated
• Encourage residents to explore hobbies, crafts, and reading, and provide materials like Braille books or audiobooks as needed
• Help with assessment documentation and quarterly progress notes
• Keep the Activities Department clean, organized, and welcoming

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A year of experience in long-term care is a plus, but not required - we value the right attitude just as much as experience
• Strong communication skills and comfort reading and following procedures and instructions
• Basic math skills (fractions, percentages, ratios)
• Good problem-solving instincts and the ability to follow written, verbal, or scheduled instructions
• Physical stamina: this is an active role with lots of standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs

The Environment

A warm, low-to-moderate noise setting where your presence truly matters to the people you serve.

If you're ready to make a real difference in residents' lives every single day, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.