Activity Assistant

Forest Hills Place Assisted Living; Cleveland Heights (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Hills Place Assisted Living in Cleveland Heights, OH seeks an Activity Assistant with compassion and a passion for enriching seniors' lives. You’ll plan programs, organize events, and foster engagement across cognitive, physical, and social activities.

Ideal candidates will have excellent communication, a High school diploma, and a valid driver's license. Alzheimer's and Dementia progression awareness is essential, with memory care experience preferred to tailor activities safely and

Qualifications

• Strong communication and personal skills required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Organize and plan programs, activities, events, and entertainment to enhance the lives of residents.
• Promote initiatives that inspire spiritual, cognitive, social, physical, and creative expressions.
• Promote and communicate upcoming activities and events to encourage participation.
• Determine appropriate activity levels based on residents' cognitive and physical abilities.
• Must be experienced and educated on the progression of Alzheimer's and Dementia.
• Must be attentive and assertive.
• Memory Care experience preferred.

Skills

Strong communication

Personal skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We’re looking for an Activity Assistant with a compassionate mindset and a passion for helping seniors. A self-starter with enthusiasm and initiative. This team member loves caring for patients and knows how to develop lasting trust. Could this be you?

Responsibilities:

• Organize and plan programs, activities, events, and entertainment to enhance the lives of our residents.

• Promote initiatives that inspire spiritual, cognitive, social, physical, and creative expressions.

• Promote and communicate upcoming activities and events to encourage participation.

• Determine appropriate activity levels based on residents' cognitive and physical abilities.

• Must be experienced and educated on the progression of Alzheimer's and Dementia.

• Must be attentive and assertive.

• Memory Care experience preferred.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Strong communication and personal skills

• Valid driver's license