Activities Assistant

MorseLife Health System; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MorseLife Health System in West Palm Beach, FL, is seeking dedicated caregivers to provide personal care, assist with activities, and support residents’ daily needs in a compassionate, client-centered environment. You will document care, communicate with nursing staff, and help maintain safety and dignity for older adults.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience with frail elders; CPR certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1 year experience with the frail and elderly.
• HHA required; CNA preferred under licenses.
• Current CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care to participants and assists with nursing care under supervision.
• Assists clients with activities, cognitive, social, physical, and emotional skills.
• Assists with meals; helps with nutritional needs and kitchen cleanup.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Engage with Purpose. Care with Compassion. Enrich Every Day at MorseLife PACE.

About MorseLife

For more than 40 years, MorseLife Health System has been setting the standard for exceptional senior care in South Florida. As a nonprofit healthcare system, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults through compassionate care, clinical excellence, innovation, and service.

MorseLife is proud to be recognized as a:

• Great Place To Work Certified employer
• 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home
• Recipient of the Gold Seal Award from the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care

Academic Partners Include

• Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
• Barry University
• Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
• Florida International University (FIU)
• Keiser University
• Lynn University
• Nova Southwestern University (NSU)
• Palm Beach State College (PBSC)
• South Florida Healthcare Institute
• South University
• University of Miami (UM)

MorseLife by the Numbers

• 40+ years of serving South Florida seniors and their families
• 1,700+ dedicated team members united by a shared mission
• 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home recognized for excellence in care
• Great Place To Work Certified workplace
• Gold Seal Award recipient from the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care
• 11 academic partnerships helping educate tomorrow’s healthcare professionals
• Comprehensive continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Hospice, Home Health, PACE, and Community-Based Services
• Mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to excellence, compassion, and innovation

Position Summary

Provides personal care assistance to participants in the center to ensure participation in programs which support cognitive, social, physical, and emotional skills. Assists with nursing care under the director of the Clinic Nurse Manager.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Client Care

• Listens and responds to concerns and questions. Completes all necessary and appropriate care, including toileting.
• Reports all concerns and changes to appropriate nursing staff.

Activities

• Provides input for participant activity planning and in care plan sessions. Assists client with appropriate activities by alternating between periods of strenuous activity and periods of rest or light activities to avoid overstimulation and/or fatigue. Follows infection control guidelines per policies and procedures.

Nutrition of Client

• Involves assisting residents by providing them with all their nutritional needs. Portion, serve, and assist participants with breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the day. Assists in kitchen clean‑up process after each meal is served.

Professionalism

• Involves maintaining a neat and clean appearance, the willingness to learn new concepts, accepting accountability for job performance, the ability to manage time effectively, and promoting compassion and understanding for the clients’ needs/wants.

Communications and Customer Service

• Involves speaking with client, families and staff; with tact, diplomacy, and strong listening skills.

Attendance and Punctuality

• Involves coming to work when assigned, clocking in and out time, checking the schedule and reporting for the assignment in a timely manner.

Safety for Self and Residents

• Involves personal safety in all work, being alert, and watching out for the safety of the client.

Documentation

• Completes required documentation after the completion of care. Filing in the chart as required.

Organization

• Completes care in a timely manner.

Continuing Education

• Participates in all mandatory in‑services, and complies with federal and state training requirements.

What You’ll Bring

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); with 1 year experience with the frail and elderly.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• HHA required, C.N.A. preferred under licenses please. Current CPR Certification.

Benefits & Perks

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Eligible team members enjoy access to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Supplemental Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Recognition and Appreciation Programs
• Exclusive Employee Discounts through Tickets At Work
• Free Parking
• On-site Dining and Employee Cafeteria
• Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities

Our Talent Acquisition team is committed to making your hiring experience as seamless and welcoming as possible, from your application through your first day as a member of the MorseLife family.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At MorseLife, you’re more than an employee. You’re part of a team united by a shared mission to enrich the lives of older adults while supporting one another every step of the way.

Here’s what makes MorseLife a great place to build your career:

• Work for a Great Place To Work Certified employer where employees are valued, respected, and supported.
• Join a 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home that is shaping the future of healthcare through partnerships with leading colleges and universities.
• Build your career with an organization that has proudly served South Florida for more than 40 years.
• Work alongside experienced clinicians, interdisciplinary teams, and healthcare students committed to excellence.
• Take advantage of ongoing professional development, continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for internal advancement.
• Experience a culture built on our core values of Leadership, Teamwork, Customer Focus, Quality, Impact, and Passion.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, patients, families, and fellow team members every single day.

Our Commitment to Excellence

At MorseLife, excellence is more than a goal—it’s our standard. Every member of our team contributes to creating a culture of compassion, accountability, innovation, and service. We believe that exceptional employee experiences lead to exceptional resident experiences, and we are committed to investing in our people, celebrating their successes, and supporting their professional growth every step of the way.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Every interaction has the power to brighten someone’s day, restore dignity, and improve quality of life.

If you’re looking for more than just a job and want to build a rewarding career with an organization that invests in its people and its mission, MorseLife Health System is the place for you.

Join a team where you’ll be valued, supported, and empowered to grow while helping us continue a legacy of excellence that spans more than four decades.

Employment Requirements

• A 10-panel pre-employment drug screening.
• A Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
• A post-offer physical examination.
• A QuantiFERON-TB Gold blood test (or other approved tuberculosis screening, as applicable.
• Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) and any additional pre-employment requirements applicable to the position.

MorseLife Health System is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a Drug-Free Workplace and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can thrive.