Creative Activities Assistant | Lead & Enrich Residents' Days

Paramount Healthcare; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Ridgecrest Health & Rehab Center in Deland, FL is seeking an Activities Assistant to help develop and implement a comprehensive activities program for residents. Requires a High school diploma or GED and a current FL CNA certification, plus 6 months to 1 year related activity experience.

Strong English communication, creativity, and interpersonal skills are essential. The role supports resident social, emotional, and physical well-being, conducts in-room activities, and coordinates calendars,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, or equivalent related work experience.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year related experience performing activity related duties.
• Current active CNA certification in the state of FL.
• Ability to assume leadership role in the Activity Department in the absence of the Activity Director.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with high energy and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, organization, and implementation of activities to meet residents' needs within budget.
• Initiate and promote activities inside/outside the facility, ensuring safety and well-being.
• Coordinate and verify assistance for activities and events.
• Provide in-room activities for residents unable to attend daily events.
• Create and maintain a monthly activity calendar accessible to all residents.
• Maintain scheduling standards and regulatory documentation for activities.
• Engage community groups and volunteers in planning events.
• Assist in planning and directing fundraising for the Activity Department.
• Maintain records of activity programs and resident participation.
• Participate in resident care planning to identify activity needs.
• Distribute monthly calendars to residents and post calendars publicly.
• Train volunteers and students in recreational therapy techniques.
• Maintain all activity-related records per regulations.

Skills

Verbal & written English

Creative communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent decision making

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification (FL)

Job description

Ridgecrest Health & Rehab Center in Deland, FL is seeking an Activities Assistant to help develop and implement a comprehensive activities program for residents. Requires a High school diploma or GED and a current FL CNA certification, plus 6 months to 1 year related activity experience.

Strong English communication, creativity, and interpersonal skills are essential. The role supports resident social, emotional, and physical well-being, conducts in-room activities, and coordinates calendars,