Life Enrichment Assistant

NATIONAL HEALTH - WHITE OAK LLC; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

One-on-one training

Status-based benefits

Job summary

White Oak Manor Burlington, a 160-bed skilled nursing facility in Burlington, NC, is seeking an Activity Assistant (full-time/part-time). The role focuses on enriching residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being through individual and group activities.

The ideal candidate is flexible, empathetic, and committed to high-quality customer service, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Duties include developing activity plans, coordinating with the care team, and supporting

Qualifications

• Requires effective communication and teamwork.
• Experience in activity planning preferred but not required.
• Ability to engage residents in 1:1 and group activities.

Responsibilities

• Meet with residents to determine activity needs and plan.
• Assist with design and maintenance of bulletin boards and calendars.
• Lead 1:1 activities (manicures, reading) and group activities (bingo, concerts).
• Assist residents to and from activities and document attendance and participation.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Activity planning

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: White Oak Manor Burlington Burlington, NC 27217Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeJob Category: ActivitiesActivity Assistant - full-time

White Oak of Burlington has an Activity Assistant position that we would like to fill with the best person! We welcome you to join our team of dedicated individuals that enrich the lives of our patients and residents by promoting physical, mental and psychosocial well-being for our 160-bed skilled nursing facility.

The ideal candidate is flexible and innovative with a strong understanding of the physiological changes and resulting needs of the aging population. Must have patience, empathy, excellence in customer service and time managing skills. Must relate professionally with residents, staff, family members, visitors, and officials. Must provide a positive attitude, with friendly and approachable mannerisms.

A snapshot of duties include meeting with all patients/residents to determine program needs. Contribute to plan of care conferences. Assist with design, post and maintain attractive bulletin boards and calendars of scheduled activities. Assist with 1:1 activities (manicures/polish, reading, etc.) and conduct group activities (bingo, concerts, parties, etc.). Assist residents to and from activities. Keep accurate attendance and participation records of each activity and evaluate the program effectiveness and degree of resident involvement. Documentation is accurate and current. Assist with Residents Council and promote good public relations within and outside the facility. Set up decorations for seasonal holidays. This is a hand-on position that requires tasks throughout the entire facility.

Qualifications must have sufficient educational background, excellent communication skills and demonstrate teamwork. Experience in activity planning and socially confident to initiate one-one-one and group activities. Must have an understanding of the physiological changes and resulting needs of the aging population. Experience in long‑term care as an Activity Assistant is preferred but not required.

Some of our Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and other benefits available!
• Paid time off accrual (available after 30-days)
• On-on-one training
• Additional benefits based on status eligibility

Must be available to work some weekends!

Facility location: White Oak of Burlington 323 Baldwin Rd. Burlington, NC 27217

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU!

White Oak Manor Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer