PART TIME Activities Aide Position Available! - The Dalles

Oregon Veterans Home; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct pay

401k

Union rights

Career development

Best Place to Work award

Job summary

Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles, OR is seeking a bright, energetic Activities Aide to join our Recreation team and enhance residents' daily lives through engaging recreational activities.

This part-time role focuses on 1:1 interaction with seniors, facilitating games, group activities, and outings, with onboarding that includes CPR & Dementia training.

You’ll work in a mission-driven environment with opportunities for career development and advancement, recognized as a Best Place to Work.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, friendly and energetic personality.
• Enjoys working 1:1 with seniors and their loved ones.
• Passion for creating joyful and meaningful experiences.
• Comfortable facilitating games and group activities.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents through indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
• Foster connection, laughter and quality of life for residents.
• Assist Recreation team with events and outings as needed.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Friendly

Energetic

1:1 with seniors

Job description

Become an Activities Assistant and work with US Veterans

Part Time Employment - get your foot in the door & see what it's like to work in Healthcare!

Location: The Dalles Oregon Veterans Home

Are you passionate about bringing joy, connection, and meaningful experiences to others? The Oregon Veterans Home is seeking a bright, energetic Activities Aide to join our Recreation team and help enhance the daily lives of our residents through engaging recreational activities.

Position Details

• Day & Hours may vary - this is a part time assignment that could develop into more
• CPR & Dementia training provided as part of onboarding process
• Position requires a positive, lively, and dynamic approach to seniors

What We Offer

• Instant / On-Demand Direct Pay
• 401k Retirement savings plan
• Union Bargaining rights & annual wage increases
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment with opportunities for career development and advancement
• Locally voted Best Place to Work 2023, 2024, & 2025 – Best of the Gorge

Ideal Candidate

• Outgoing, friendly, and energetic personality
• Enjoys working 1:1 with senior population & their loved ones
• Passion for creating joyful, meaningful experiences
• Comfortable facilitating games, group activities, and recreational outings
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

This role focuses on engaging residents through recreational activities both inside and outside of the facility, helping foster connection, laughter, and quality of life for those we serve.

Why Join Our Award-Winning Team?

• AHCA Gold Quality Award Winner– Recognized for excellence in long-term care
• Voted "Best Place to Work" – Awarded by the community in the 2023, 2024, & 2025 Best of The Gorge competition
• Golden Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health Awarded in 2024 for our commitment to mental health and well-being in the workplace
• Platinum LGBTQ+ Credential – Proudly recognized by SAGECare for leadership and staff training in LGBTQ+ inclusivity