ACTIVITY ASSISTANT (71187)

Priority Management; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Priority Management is looking for a part-time Activity Assistant in Shreveport, LA to support the Activities Director. In this role, you'll plan and lead recreational activities, enhance residents' quality of life, and encourage social interactions.

The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate compassion and dependability. This position may require flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Join us in providing engaging and fulfilling experiences for residents!

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors, nursing home residents, or individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are necessary.
• Ability to work flexible part-time hours, including occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing daily activity programs for residents.
• Lead group activities such as games, arts and crafts, and exercise classes.
• Support residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities.

Skills

Customer service and resident engagement

Event planning and coordination

Teamwork and collaboration

Time management

Creativity and activity leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Booker T Washington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation - SHREVEPORT, LA 71106

Job Shift: Day

Activity Assistant (Part-Time)

Job Summary

The Activity Assistant supports the Activities Director in planning, organizing, and leading recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic activities for residents. The goal is to enhance residents' quality of life, encourage social interaction, and promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing daily activity programs for residents.
• Lead group activities such as games, arts and crafts, music, exercise classes, and special events.
• Encourage resident participation and provide one-on-one engagement when needed.
• Escort residents to and from activity areas safely.
• Set up and clean up activity rooms and equipment.
• Maintain activity supplies and assist with decorating for holidays and special occasions.
• Document resident attendance and participation in activities.
• Support residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities, including those with dementia or memory care needs.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff members.
• Follow facility policies, safety procedures, and resident rights guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working with seniors, nursing home residents, or individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable.
• Ability to work flexible part-time hours, including occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Ability to assist residents with mobility and activity participation as needed.

Skills

• Customer service and resident engagement
• Event planning and coordination
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Time management
• Creativity and activity leadershipRecord keeping and documentation