Memory Care Activities Assistant

Sedgebrook; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Job summary

Sedgebrook in Holland, MI is seeking an Activities Assistant to support planning and implementing a varied activity program for Memory Care residents, addressing physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

You will assist with creating calendars, coordinating events, guiding volunteers, and documenting attendance; a high school diploma and at least one year in a social or recreational program in licensed healthcare preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, outside trips, special events, and one-to-one visits.
• Prepare and distribute the monthly calendar and newsletter.
• Purchase supplies for activities as needed.
• Distribute mail daily to residents.
• Move residents to and from recreational areas as needed.
• Announce scheduled activities fifteen minutes prior to start over the intercom.
• Coordinate and supervise volunteers and training.
• Maintain accurate attendance records for residents.
• Coordinate activities in the absence of the Activity Coordinator.
• Attend in-service trainings and perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Music background

Art background

Drama background

Dance therapy experience

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 40409
• Posting Date 09/29/2026, 12:33 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 145 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI, 49423, US