Activity Assistant

Fairoakshr; Kentucky; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

401K

Dental, health and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Daily pay Available

Career Growth Opportunities

Uniforms offered

Job summary

Fair Oaks Health and Rehab is seeking an Activity Assistant to brighten residents' days through engaging programs and meaningful interactions. You will plan, coordinate, and participate in activities, helping residents feel valued and connected within a warm, family-like facility.

The role emphasizes leadership when the Activities Director is away, with responsibilities including planning events, maintaining supplies, and supporting a safe, supportive environment for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have CNA license and high school diploma or GED.
• 6–12 months experience in activity-related duties.
• Ability to lead the Activities Department in the absence of the Activities Director.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities.
• Encourages resident participation in programs and activities.
• Escorts residents on activities away from the property as assigned.
• Assists with the registration of residents for trips and programs.
• Follows departmental budget guidelines.

Skills

CNA license

Leadership ability

Activity planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Welcome to Fair Oaks Health and Rehab!

Are you ready to bring joy, creativity, and compassion to every day? As our Activity Assistant, you’ll play a key role in brightening the lives of our residents through engaging programs, meaningful interactions, and special moments that make each day memorable.

From planning fun group activities to sharing one-on-one time with residents, you’ll help create a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels valued and connected. Your energy, empathy, and creativity will help foster a sense of community and belonging that truly makes a difference.

At our facility, we’re more than just a team—we’re a family. We believe in supporting one another, celebrating each person’s contributions, and creating an environment where staff and residents alike can thrive.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• 401K
• Dental, health and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Daily pay Available
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Uniforms offered

Essential Functions

• Assists in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities.
• Encourages resident participation in programs and activities.
• Escorts residents on activities away from the property as assigned.
• Assists with the registration of residents for trips and programs.
• Conducts various activities at the direction of the Resident Program Director.
• Maintains necessary activity supplies, which may include outside purchasing.
• Assists in the surveying and interviewing of residents to determine interests, talents and resident satisfaction.
• Maintains general observation of residents and shares appropriate information with staff.
• Follows departmental budget guidelines.
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adheres to all Company policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• CNA license
• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year experience or related experience performing activity related duties
• Ability to assume leadership role in the activities department in the absence of the Activities Director
• Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities
• Moderate physical activity:
  • Requires handling of average-weight objects up to twenty five (25) pounds.
  • Repetitive standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
  • Repetitive bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.
  • Sitting for more than two (2) hours at a time.
  • May require consistent computer work with repetitive typing and concentrating on computer screen.
  • Physical ability to travel to sites.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.