Activity Assistant (Part-Time)

Eden Senior Care; Litchfield (MN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

Eden Vista Litchfield, part of Eden Senior Care, invites applications for an Activity Assistant (Part Time) at our Litchfield, Minnesota campus. You will help plan and run engaging activities that support residents' well-being and social interaction.

Ideal candidates have a passion for working with people, strong communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. The role offers a friendly, home-like environment and opportunities to make a positive impact daily.

Qualifications

• A passion for working with people.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain cooperative relationships.
• Effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stay calm and adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to work under stress while being caring.
• Adapt to various situations positively.
• Excellent organizational skills to set/meet deadlines.
• Imaginative, creative, and innovative.
• Musical and arts & crafts experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning and implementing activities to meet residents' physical, spiritual, emotional, and intellectual needs.
• Create environments that foster joy, independence, and wellness daily.
• Help design programs to encourage socialization.
• Provide entertainment, relaxation, fulfillment, and support daily living skills.
• Prepare and maintain progress reports on residents.
• Ensure activity areas are safe and well maintained.
• Generate enthusiasm to motivate participation.

Skills

People skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Calm under pressure

Job description

Eden Vista Litchfield is an industry-leading assisted living community in the heart of Litchfield, Minnesota. Our campus allows each resident to enjoy life to the fullest with the peace of mind that our care team is always there to support them when needed. We cultivate a culture and home-like environment to attract the best healthcare professionals and caregivers to ensure that each resident is treated like family.

Position: Activity Assistant (Part Time)

Eden Vista Litchfield is a proud member of the Vista Senior Living Management network, where compassionate care meets exceptional living. Spanning communities across multiple states, Vista Senior Living specializes in Assisted Living and Memory Care services. Our dedicated team ensures a nurturing environment where seniors thrive and find joy in every moment.

Schedule: Monday - Friday (Every Other Weekend Required)

PAY: $17.00/HR

The Activity Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming, including one-to-one interventions, small-group facilitation, and large-group presentations. Capable of documenting individual participation and the value of approaches in the medical record.

Job functions will include:

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing activities to meet the physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and emotional needs of our residents
• Create environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day
• Help design programs to encourage socialization
• Provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment and improve daily living skills
• Prepare and maintain reports on resident’s progress
• Ensure activity areas are safe and well maintained
• Generate enthusiasm to encourage and motivate participation

Ideal candidates will have:

• A passion for working with people
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
• Problem-solving skills
• The ability to remain calm and adapt to changing situations
• Ability to work under stress while remaining caring and kind
• Ability to understand and work in a variety of situations in a positive and constructive manner
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to set and meet deadlines
• Ability to be imaginative, creative, and innovative
• Musical/ arts & crafts experience preferred