Activities Assistant - Bishop Care Center

Pikes Peak Post Acute; Center (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Bishop Care Center is seeking an Activities Assistant to support planning and implementing engaging programs for residents. The role focuses on meeting physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs and enhancing quality of life with activities tailored to individual interests within care plans and facility standards.

Pay ranges from $17.48 to $18.00 per hour. The position requires a high school diploma and offers benefits such as health and dental insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Experience with elderly or dementia populations preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting individual and group activities for residents.
• Encourage resident participation in activities that promote engagement, socialization, and well-being.
• Provide individualized, in-room activities for residents who are bed-bound or unable to attend group programming.
• Adapt activities to meet residents’ cognitive and physical abilities.
• Support development and posting of monthly activity calendars.
• Maintain activity supplies, equipment, and storage areas in a clean and organized manner.
• Communicate resident needs, preferences, and concerns to the Activity Director and care team.
• Ensure a safe and welcoming activity environment for all residents.
• Transport or assist residents to and from activities as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bishop Care Center is hiring an Activities Assistant

Pay

$17.48–$18.00 per hour

Position Summary

The Activities Assistant supports the planning and implementation of engaging programs designed to meet the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of residents. This role plays a key part in enhancing quality of life by providing meaningful activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, consistent with care plans and facility standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting individual and group activities for residents
• Encourage resident participation in activities that promote engagement, socialization, and well-being
• Provide individualized, in-room activities for residents who are bed-bound or unable to attend group programming
• Adapt activities to meet residents’ cognitive and physical abilities
• Support development and posting of monthly activity calendars
• Maintain activity supplies, equipment, and storage areas in a clean and organized manner
• Communicate resident needs, preferences, and concerns to the Activity Director and care team
• Ensure a safe and welcoming activity environment for all residents
• Transport or assist residents to and from activities as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred
• Experience working with elderly or dementia populations preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, patient, and team-oriented
• CPR certification is a plus

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Bishop Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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.