Activities Assistant - Part Time

Hillcrest Health Services; Gretna (NE); On-site; USD 20,664 - 25,320; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest Health Services is seeking an Activities Assistant for Silver Ridge in Gretna, Nebraska. You will plan and lead recreational and social activities to inspire joy and community among residents, and help maintain calendars and newsletters.

The role emphasizes creativity, compassion, and strong organization, with opportunities to plan events, assist with volunteers, and support dementia-friendly programming in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience planning recreational programming for aging adults is preferred.
• Ability to lead and adapt activities for residents with varying abilities.
• Comfort with using technology to support calendars and newsletters.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead recreational and social activities that meet the interests, needs, and abilities of all residents
• Assist in developing the monthly activity calendar and contributing to the community newsletter
• Plan and support large-scale community events, celebrations, and holiday programming
• Decorate for holidays and special events
• Encourage resident participation in daily scheduled activities
• Conduct one-on-one visits with residents as needed
• Assess resident interest inventories and adapt programming accordingly
• Assist with recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers
• Maintain recreation supplies and activity spaces
• Participate in dementia-specific orientation and ongoing education

Skills

Plan activities

Resident engagement

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hillcrest Silver Ridge, 20332 Hackberry Drive, Gretna, Nebraska, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Activities Assistant

Silver Ridge | Hillcrest Health & Living

Mission: We inspire people to live their best lives.

Pay: $15.00-$18.38 per hour

Silver Ridge is seeking an energetic, creative, and compassionate Lifestyle Leader to bring engaging, meaningful experiences to our residents. This role is perfect for someone who loves planning activities, building connections, and creating moments that spark joy, purpose, and community.

If you’re equal parts organizer, encourager, and entertainer, this may be your stage.

What You’ll Do

Plan, organize, and lead recreational and social activities that meet the interests, needs, and abilities of all residents

Assist in developing the monthly activity calendar and contributing to the community newsletter

Plan and support large-scale community events, celebrations, and holiday programming

Decorate for holidays and special events

Encourage resident participation in daily scheduled activities

Conduct one-on-one visits with residents as needed

Assess resident interest inventories and adapt programming accordingly

Assist with recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers

Maintain recreation supplies and activity spaces

Participate in dementia-specific orientation and ongoing education

What We’re Looking For

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

At least 1 year of experience in recreational programming with aging adults or a similar setting preferred

Recreation therapy certification preferred

Music background or ability to play instruments is a plus

Valid driver’s license preferred

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Ability to remain calm, flexible, and compassionate in emotional or fast-paced situations

Comfortable using technology and available resources efficiently

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and perform standing, sitting, bending, and repetitive movements

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Comfortable with potential exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids

Why Hillcrest?

Purpose-driven work that truly makes a difference

A collaborative, supportive team environment

Opportunities for creativity and program development

Location: Silver Ridge
Schedule: Varies based on programming needs

Hillcrest Silver Ridge, 20332 Hackberry Drive, Gretna, Nebraska, United States of America