Part-Time Activities Coordinator for Senior Living

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers) is seeking a Part-Time Activities Assistant to support daily activity programs for skilled nursing residents. You will help plan, lead, and adapt activities to promote physical, mental, and social well-being, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role involves organizing group and one-on-one activities, assisting with outings, decorating for events, and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in activities, recreation, healthcare, senior living, or customer service preferred.
• CTRS or MEPAP training is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative, energetic, compassionate and dependable personality.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing daily activity programs for residents.
• Lead and support group activities, one-on-one visits, games, crafts, music, exercise programs, and events.
• Encourage resident participation while respecting individual interests and care plans.
• Support community outings, holiday events, and entertainment programs as assigned.
• Prepare activity areas, distribute supplies, and assist with cleanup after programs.
• Document resident participation and attendance per facility procedures.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, visitors, and team members.
• Assist residents with mobility and transportation to and from activities when needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming environment during activities.
• Follow infection control guidelines, resident rights, and facility safety policies.
• Assist with decorating for seasonal events and facility celebrations.
• Communicate resident needs and concerns to the Activities Director and interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Dependable personality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers) is seeking a Part-Time Activities Assistant to support daily activity programs for skilled nursing residents. You will help plan, lead, and adapt activities to promote physical, mental, and social well-being, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role involves organizing group and one-on-one activities, assisting with outings, decorating for events, and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.