Activity Assistant

Sapphire Health Services, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(K)

Medical/Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Birthday/Holiday Pay

Wellness Fund

Uniform Fund

Longevity Bonuses

Quarterly Vacation Drawing

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sapphire Health Services, LLC in Portland, Oregon is seeking a part-time Activity Assistant to support the Activity department in delivering engaging programs that enhance residents' quality of life in a skilled nursing and/or assisted living setting.

You will help plan and lead daily activities, assist with mobility, coordinate events, and document participation while maintaining a safe, inclusive community. Weekend or evening shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in activities, recreation, or 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing daily activities, events, and programs.
• Lead or co-facilitate group and one-on-one activities (games, crafts, exercise, music).
• Encourage resident participation and build positive relationships.
• Escort residents to activities and assist with mobility as needed.
• Set up and clean up activity spaces, equipment, and supplies.
• Support special events, holidays, 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 skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Resident engagement

Creativity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Part time

Day Shift

Saturday or Sunday availability required

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

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.