Activities Assistant

Kadima Healthcare; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadima Healthcare in Washington is seeking an Activities Assistant for our Skilled Rehabilitation & Nursing Facility. You will support planning, organizing, and implementing recreational, social, and educational activities to enhance residents' quality of life.

You will encourage participation, help run events, transport residents as needed, and collaborate with the Activities Director and care team to create a safe, engaging environment for aging adults.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting aging adults in recreational or activity programs.
• Ability to plan and conduct daily activity schedules.
• Strong communication and teamwork with care staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting daily activity programs.
• Encourage participation in group and individual activities.
• Organize events, celebrations, outings, and entertainment.
• Transport residents to activity areas as needed.
• Set up and clean activity rooms and materials.
• Maintain calendars and attendance records.
• Visit residents unable to attend group activities.
• Support volunteers and family participants.
• Communicate resident interests to the Activities Director.
• Ensure activities are conducted safely and respectfully.
• Follow facility policies and resident rights.

Skills

Resident engagement

Activity planning

Communication

Job description

We are Currently looking for Activities Assistant to fill an opening in our Skilled Rehabilitation & Nursing Facility. The Activities Assistant supports the planning, organization, and implementation of recreational, social, and educational activities designed to enhance the quality of life for nursing home residents. This role helps encourage resident participation, promotes social engagement, and assists in creating a positive, enjoyable, and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting daily activity programs for residents.
• Encourage resident participation in group and individual activities.
• Help organize special events, holiday celebrations, outings, and entertainment programs.
• Transport residents to and from activity areas as needed.
• Set up and clean up activity rooms, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain activity calendars, attendance records, and resident participation documentation.
• Visit residents who are unable to attend group activities and provide one-on-one engagement.
• Assist residents with crafts, games, exercise programs, music activities, and other recreational events.
• Communicate resident interests, needs, and concerns to the Activities Director and care team.
• Ensure activities are conducted in a safe and respectful manner.
• Follow facility policies, resident rights, and all applicable regulations.
• Assist with decorating common areas for seasonal and special events.
• Support volunteers and family members participating in activity programs.