Activities Assistant - Skilled Nursing

Prestige Care Park Forest Care Center; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Activities Assistant to bring joy and enrichment to residents' lives. This role involves coordinating and executing engaging events, fostering community, and creating a home-like atmosphere. With a strong promote-from-within culture, this position offers a meaningful starting point in the skilled nursing and assisted living sectors. Join a dedicated care team and make a difference in the lives of seniors while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; activities training or experience with older adults preferred.
• Effective communication and event coordination skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out life enrichment programs and activities.
• Coordinate with staff to transport residents to events.
• Maintain equipment and organize activity storage areas.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Event coordination

Ability to work with older adults

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of state-certified activities training program

Job description

Pay Rate : Hourly Pay Rate Maximum : 25, Pay Rate Minimum : 18. Fulltime ONLY, Weekday-Day Shift

What does the Activities Assistant do?

If you want a highly impactful, fun, and meaningful job, this is for you! In the Activities Assistant role, you will coordinate, plan, and help execute various events to bring joy to our residents’ lives and help them thrive.

Why join the Prestige Care Family as an Activities Assistant, and what can we offer you?

• The activities and programs you help develop and run will foster a sense of security, community, and fun among our residents.
• Strong promote-from-within culture, with the Activities Assistant role as a great starting point in the skilled nursing, assisted living, or memory care space.
• You will interact with our wonderful residents in a home-like setting.
• Work with a high-performing care team dedicated to loving and serving seniors.
• Our 35+ year-old, family-owned and operated organization (with over 80 locations in 8 states) means you are known here and valued.

In this job, every day you will…

1. Assist in carrying out life enrichment programs as outlined in the monthly calendar and as directed by the Activities Director, including posting copies of the calendar throughout the care center for residents, families, and friends.
2. Provide one-to-one programming for residents who cannot participate in group activities.
3. Help decorate for holidays with residents and volunteers, and assist in executing special events.
4. Coordinate with the Activities Director and other staff to transport residents to and from activities and events.
5. Maintain life enrichment equipment and supplies, and organize activity storage areas neatly and efficiently.
6. Assist in conducting life enrichment activities in the absence of the Activities Director.
7. Support quarterly special events involving residents, families, friends, and the community.

Education & Experience needed to qualify :

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a state-certified activities training program or at least one year of direct programming experience with older adults is helpful.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals.
• Effective communication skills to speak before groups of residents, staff, and volunteers.
• Valid commercial Class B driver’s license and access to a private vehicle for work may be required.

Ways to advance beyond the Activities Assistant role :

After mastering this role, you may consider positions such as Activities Director, Life Enrichment Assistant (assisted living), Life Enrichment Director (assisted living), Central Supply Coordinator, or other higher-level clinical roles (Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, etc.) that require higher levels of education.