Activities Assistant - Part Time

Hillcrest Health & Living; Gretna (NE); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-driven work

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for creativity

Professional development encouraged

Job summary

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking an energetic Lifestyle Leader for Silver Ridge. You will plan and lead engaging activities to spark joy and a sense of community for residents.

The role emphasizes creativity, connection-building, and compassionate care, with part-time availability. Experience in recreational programming for aging adults is valued, along with a willingness to train and adapt to resident needs.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Organizational skills

Compassionate

Technology proficiency

Communication

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Activities Assistant
Silver Ridge | Hillcrest Health & Living
Part-Time available!
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
• Ongoing professional development encouraged

Location: Silver Ridge
Schedule: Varies based on programming needs