Activity Assistant

Progressive Quality Care; Holland Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenue at Westshore is seeking a compassionate and creative Activities Assistant to enrich the lives of our residents through engaging programs and events. You will help seniors enjoy meaningful activities and contribute to a warm, supportive community.

Join our family-owned setting that values high-quality resident care and teamwork. This position is Open to equal opportunity employment and welcomes applicants dedicated to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Experience in activities programming or long-term care preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative and adaptable to various resident needs.
• Knowledge of infection control and safety procedures.
• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented.
• Able to move throughout the facility and interact empathetically with residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead individual and group activities.
• Organize and maintain activity supplies.
• Document resident participation and support Resident Council meetings.
• Coordinate evening/weekend events and community programs.
• Conduct room visits and personalized activities.
• Ensure safety and infection control during sessions.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and service providers.

Skills

Activities programming

Long-term care

Communication skills

Infection control

Team oriented

Empathy

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

• Beautiful hotel-like facility, where every resident has a private room with a private bathroom, including a private shower!
• We focus on caring for stable, low-acuity residents with routine, non-complex medical needs.
• Family‑owned company with strong values and a commitment to resident care for over 30 years!

We’re looking for a compassionate and creative Activities Assistant to help enrich the lives of our residents through engaging programs and events. If you enjoy working with seniors and making a meaningful impact, we’d love to meet you!

Job Duties:

• Assist in planning and leading individual and group activities
• Organize and maintain activity supplies
• Document resident participation and support Resident Council meetings
• Coordinate evening/weekend events and community programs
• Conduct room visits and personalized activities
• Ensure safety and infection control during sessions
• Collaborate with staff, families, and service providers

Qualifications:

• Experience in activities programming or long-term care preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative and adaptable to various resident needs
• Knowledge of infection control and safety procedures
• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented
• Able to move throughout the facility and interact with residents empathetically

At Avenue at Westshore, we are more than a nursing facility — we are passionate about helping the residents we serve by delivering the highest quality care possible.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.