Activity Assistant

Sapphire Health Services; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Birthday Pay

Job summary

Sapphire Health Services, LLC is seeking an Activity Assistant for McKenzie Manor in Eugene, Oregon. This role supports the activities team, delivers engaging programs, and helps create a vibrant memory care community for residents.

Weekend Day Shift, Part-time. You will plan and facilitate activities, support resident participation, assist with transportation, and document engagement to improve quality of life.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in activities, recreation, or working with seniors preferred.
• Creative, energetic, and compassionate approach to resident engagement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and implementation of daily activities, events, and programs.
• Lead or co-facilitate group and one-on-one activities (games, crafts, exercise, music, etc.).
• Encourage resident participation and build positive relationships.
• Escort residents to and from activities and assist with mobility as needed.
• Set up and clean up activity spaces, equipment, and supplies.
• Support special events, holiday celebrations, and community outings.
• Observe and report changes in resident mood, behavior, or participation to the Activity Coordinator or nursing staff.
• Help maintain an up-to-date activity calendar and communicate events to residents.
• Provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment during all activities.
• Assist with documenting resident participation and engagement.
• Support individualized activities for residents who prefer or require one-on-one interaction.
• Help organize and maintain activity supplies and storage areas.
• Participate in resident outings and assist with transportation as needed.
• Assist with volunteer activities and community involvement
• Incorporate resident preferences and feedback into activities.
• Support weekend, evening, or special programming as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Resident engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MM1

This is for a Specific Needs Unit

Shift Availability:

Weekend Day Shift

Part-time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Activity Assistant supports the Activity department in delivering engaging programs and meaningful experiences that enhance residents’ quality of life. This role assists with daily activities, encourages participation, and helps create a positive, inclusive, and vibrant community for residents in a skilled nursing and/or assisted living environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the planning and implementation of daily activities, events, and programs.
• Lead or co-facilitate group and one-on-one activities (games, crafts, exercise, music, etc.).
• Encourage resident participation and build positive relationships.
• Escort residents to and from activities and assist with mobility as needed.
• Set up and clean up activity spaces, equipment, and supplies.
• Support special events, holiday celebrations, and community outings.
• Observe and report changes in resident mood, behavior, or participation to the Activity Coordinator or nursing staff.
• Help maintain an up-to-date activity calendar and communicate events to residents.
• Provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment during all activities.
• Assist with documenting resident participation and engagement.
• Support individualized activities for residents who prefer or require one-on-one interaction.
• Help organize and maintain activity supplies and storage areas.
• Participate in resident outings and assist with transportation as needed.
• Assist with volunteer activities and community involvement
• Incorporate resident preferences and feedback into activities.
• Support weekend, evening, or special programming as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in activities, recreation, or working with seniors preferred.
• Creative, energetic, and compassionate approach to resident engagement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a team and take direction.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Benefits of being a Sapphire Health Services employee include, but is not limited to:

• PTO
• 401(K)
• Medical/Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Birthday/Holiday Pay
• Wellness Fund
• Uniform Fund
• Longevity Bonuses
• Quarterly Vacation Drawing
• Tuition Reimbursement

Address: 389 W 29th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405

WHO WE ARE:

One of Sapphire's newest communities, McKenzie Manor, formerly SouthTowne was acquired in November 2022. This community is 100% memory care and is comprised of 47 total units. Recently we have repainted the entire interior and rolled out a brand new furniture package. The grounds have had many improvements as well including renovations to the entry way. Sapphire provides on going training, tuition reimbursement, competitive wages and generous incentives to all employees.

Our Mission: To Promote the highest quality of life for our residents, staff and communities. We strive to treat them all with the greatest consideration and respect.