Creative Activity Assistant for Seniors – Day Shift

PACS Group; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City View Post Acute is seeking a compassionate Activity Assistant to join our team. This full-time, day-shift role runs from 12pm to 8pm and supports the Activity Director in planning engaging, meaningful activities for residents.

Pay ranges from $18 to $22 per hour, DOE, with responsibilities including creating monthly calendars, coordinating outings, and ensuring accurate records. The ideal candidate will be patient, creative, and organized, able to tailor programs to individual abilities,

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient when working with seniors.
• Creative and enthusiastic about developing fun and meaningful activities.
• Friendly, dependable, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Comfortable interacting with residents, families, staff, and the community.
• Organized and able to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Able to adapt activities to meet the individual abilities and interests of residents.
• Passionate about helping residents maintain a sense of purpose, connection, independence, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and conducting individual, small-group, and large-group activities.
• Help create an engaging and welcoming environment that encourages resident participation and social interaction.
• Assist with the development of the monthly activity calendar and maintain accurate attendance records.
• Encourage residents to participate in self-directed activities such as hobbies, crafts, reading, games, music, and other interests.
• Provide appropriate activity and reading materials, including Braille or audiobooks when needed.
• Assist with developing and implementing activity care plans based on resident assessments and individual interests.
• Participate in discharge planning and resident assessments as assigned.
• Assist with completing assessment documentation and quarterly progress notes as directed by the Activity Director.
• Help coordinate and participate in resident outings and community activities.
• Assist with arranging transportation for residents when necessary, including outings, appointments, and discharge.
• Ensure that residents who are bed-bound, isolated, or unable to attend group activities have appropriate in-room activities and opportunities for engagement.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, coworkers, support personnel, government agencies, and members of the community.
• Participate in community planning and activities related to the interests and needs of residents and their families.
• Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee with developing and implementing plans of action related to identified quality concerns, as requested by the Activity Director.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure Activity Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Activity Director.

Skills

Compassionate

Creative

Friendly

Organized

Teamwork

Job description

City View Post Acute is seeking a compassionate Activity Assistant to join our team. This full-time, day-shift role runs from 12pm to 8pm and supports the Activity Director in planning engaging, meaningful activities for residents.

Pay ranges from $18 to $22 per hour, DOE, with responsibilities including creating monthly calendars, coordinating outings, and ensuring accurate records. The ideal candidate will be patient, creative, and organized, able to tailor programs to individual abilities,