Resident Activity Specialist

Diversicare; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Excellent 401k plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time

Long and Short Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

DiversICARE - employee hardship fund

Pay advancement program - OnShift钱包

Job summary

Diversicare is seeking an Activities Assistant in Birmingham, AL to support residents with the Activity Coordinator, lead group activities, and provide one-to-one engagements for those who cannot join groups. This role helps maintain engagement and quality of life across our post-acute care environment.

We value compassion, creativity, and strong communication as you coordinate events, volunteers, and safe, meaningful activities tailored to residents’ needs and preferences daily.

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care required; preferred in recreational setting.
• Interest in people with the ability to communicate ideas and instruct residents.
• Ability to direct and perform activities and to respond to residents' varied needs.
• Able to motivate residents and promote their well-being through direct activities.
• Ability to interpret feelings, ideas, or facts in terms of residents' viewpoints.
• Must be able to evaluate resident progress and report to Activities Coordinator.
• Imagination and creativity are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Activity Coordinator in implementing and executing an Activity Program for all residents in the facility.
• Leads group activities as assigned by the Activity Coordinator.
• Provides one-to-one activities to residents who cannot participate in group settings.
• Assists in planning Activity Program through Resident’s Council and Activity Coordinator.
• Maintains attendance sheets on participants.
• Assists residents to and from activities.
• Communicates status of residents to Activity Coordinator.
• May attend interdisciplinary care plan team meetings and document on care plan and progress notes.
• May arrange for movies, live entertainment for special programs, and group outings.
• Assigns duties and delegation of responsibilities to volunteers.
• This position has access to protected health information in residents' records.

Skills

Experience in long term care

Communication skills

Instruct residents

Motivation and well-being

Creativity

Job description

Diversicare is seeking an Activities Assistant in Birmingham, AL to support residents with the Activity Coordinator, lead group activities, and provide one-to-one engagements for those who cannot join groups. This role helps maintain engagement and quality of life across our post-acute care environment.

We value compassion, creativity, and strong communication as you coordinate events, volunteers, and safe, meaningful activities tailored to residents’ needs and preferences daily.