Activity Assistant - Evening Shift

Encinitasnursingandrehab; Encinitas, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Encinitasnursingandrehab in Encinitas, CA is seeking an Activity Assistant to enhance residents' daily lives in assisted living, nursing homes and memory care by designing meaningful activities that keep them socially engaged, mentally stimulated, and emotionally supported.

You will collaborate with nursing staff to tailor plans, track participation, provide companionship, and help organize schedules, while adapting activities to aging-related needs and dementia care.

Qualifications

• Experience planning events or activities in senior care settings
• Background in assisted living, nursing homes, or long-term care
• Understanding of Alzheimer’s, dementia, and memory care
• Experience with recreational therapy or working with individuals with disabilities
• Strong communication with residents, families, and staff
• Knowledge of caregiving techniques and aging-related needs
• Ability to stay organized and adjust schedules as needed
• Experience in home care or community-based care is a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead activities matching residents’ interests, abilities, and needs
• Encourage social interaction through group activities and community-building events
• Support residents with daily tasks so they can participate
• Collaborate with nursing staff to develop personalized activity plans
• Keep the environment safe, positive, and engaging during activities
• Track participation and note progress to support care plans
• Build meaningful relationships by offering companionship and emotional support
• Help organize and manage activity schedules to keep everything running smoothly

Job description

Overview

As an Activity Assistant, my role is to help improve the daily lives of residents in assisted living, nursing homes, and memory care settings. I focus on creating meaningful activities that keep residents socially engaged, mentally stimulated, and emotionally supported. This role requires patience, compassion, and a genuine interest in working with seniors, especially those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead activities that match residents’ interests, abilities, and needs
• Encourage social interaction through group activities and community-building events
• Support residents with daily tasks when needed so they can comfortably participate
• Work closely with nursing staff and team members to develop personalized activity plans
• Keep the environment safe, positive, and engaging during all activities
• Track participation and note progress to help support individual care plans
• Build meaningful relationships by offering companionship and emotional support
• Help organize and manage activity schedules to keep everything running smoothly

Skills & Experience

• Experience planning events or activities, especially in senior care settings
• Background in assisted living, nursing homes, or long-term care is helpful
• Understanding of Alzheimer’s, dementia, and memory care
• Experience with recreational therapy or working with individuals with disabilities
• Strong communication skills when working with residents, families, and staff
• Knowledge of caregiving techniques and aging-related needs
• Ability to stay organized and adjust schedules as needed
• Experience in home care or community-based care is a plus