Life Enrichment Activities Assistant (Part-Time)

(Visalia Post Acute) Spruce Holdings, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time schedule

Training and professional growth

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Visalia Post Acute is seeking a Part-Time Activities Assistant to bring joy, creativity, and connection to residents. Under the Activities Director, you will help plan engaging programs and support residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Responsibilities include leading activities, maintaining calendars, and coordinating outings. A high school diploma is required; experience with seniors is a plus. The role offers a flexible part-time schedule and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in a long-term-care or skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Previous experience working with seniors or individuals with disabilities is a plus.
• Creative, enthusiastic, patient, and compassionate personality.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to read and understand procedures, policies, and instructional materials.
• Ability to solve practical problems and follow written, verbal, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
• Basic mathematical skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• No professional license or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting individual, small-group, and large-group activities.
• Lead games, crafts, music, social events, recreational programs, and other engaging activities.
• Help develop and maintain the monthly activity calendar.
• Maintain accurate activity attendance records.
• Encourage residents to participate in group programs and self-directed activities, including hobbies, crafts, and reading.
• Provide appropriate materials for residents, including audiobooks, large-print materials, or Braille resources when needed.
• Offer in-room activities for residents who are bed-bound, isolated, or unable to attend group programs.
• Assist with resident outings and coordinate transportation for appointments, activities, and discharges when necessary.
• Support resident assessments, activity care plans, discharge planning, and quarterly progress notes as assigned.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with residents and their families.
• Communicate effectively with employees, support personnel, community partners, and regulatory representatives.
• Participate in quality-assurance activities and help implement improvement plans as requested by the Activities Director.
• Keep the Activities Department clean, organized, safe, and secure.
• Follow all facility policies, safety procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Protect residents’ privacy and maintain the confidentiality of all health information.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visalia Post Acute is seeking a Part-Time Activities Assistant to bring joy, creativity, and connection to residents. Under the Activities Director, you will help plan engaging programs and support residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Responsibilities include leading activities, maintaining calendars, and coordinating outings. A high school diploma is required; experience with seniors is a plus. The role offers a flexible part-time schedule and opportunities for growth.