Memory Care Activities Assistant

Freedom Village; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Job summary

Freedom Village in Holland, MI, is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Memory Care program by planning and implementing a broad range of activities designed to meet residents' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

The role involves coordinating events, preparing calendars, working with volunteers, assisting with supplies and transportation within the community, and documenting attendance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• One year experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred.
• Background in music, art, drama, and dance therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordinating activities and scheduling events.
• Prepare and distribute the monthly calendar and newsletter.
• Assist with purchasing supplies for activities as needed.
• Distribute mail daily to residents.
• Move residents to and from recreational areas and announce activities.
• Direct and supervise volunteers; train and coordinate their efforts.
• Maintain attendance records for resident activities.
• Plan activities in the absence of the Activity Coordinator.

Education

High School diploma

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting with the overall planning and implementation of a varied activity program designed to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of Memory Care unit residents.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Assists with planning, coordinating activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, outside trips, special events, and one-to-one visits, as indicated.
• Assists with preparing and distributing the monthly calendar and newsletter.
• Assists with purchasing supplies for activities as needed.
• Distributes mail daily to residents.
• Performs and directs the movement of residents to and from recreational areas.
• Announces scheduled activities over the intercom at least fifteen minutes prior to the activity.
• Directs volunteer activities, enlists their support and coordinates their efforts; provides training and supervision of volunteers.
• Maintains accurate documentation of resident’s activity attendance.
• Plans and coordinates activities in the absence of the Activity Coordinator.

Other Duties:

• Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School degree required. One year experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred. Background in music, art, drama, and dance therapy preferred.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

• Referral program

Job Info

• Job Identification 39967
• Posting Date 09/15/2026, 05:08 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 145 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI, 49423, US