Senior Activities Assistant - Full Time

Senior Community Care of North Carolina Home Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentives

Early pay access

Referral bonuses

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Join The Senior Community Care of North Carolina PACE as an Activities Assistant - Full Time in Durham, NC. This role offers meaningful opportunities to serve seniors in a healthcare setting, leading engaging recreational activities and supporting residents' well-being.

Requires one year with elderly, a high school diploma or equivalent, and knowledge of activity programming. We offer a supportive team, growth opportunities and a mission-driven environment in a vibrant campus setting.

Qualifications

• Must have one year’s experience working with the elderly population.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, standards and techniques for providing recreational activities.
• Knowledge of how to use and maintain materials and equipment needed to provide recreational activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead/assist in groups and 1:1 activities (exercise, arts, crafts, games, events, sensory).
• Assist Activities Director/Recreation Therapist in assessing participants’ functional status related to activities.
• Help develop and implement recreational activities meeting participants' interests and capabilities under supervision.
• Complete assigned activity charting and reporting as directed.

Skills

Experience with elderly population

Recreational activities knowledge

Materials & equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join The Senior Community Care of North Carolina PACE as an Activities Assistant - Full Time in Durham, NC. This role offers meaningful opportunities to serve seniors in a healthcare setting, leading engaging recreational activities and supporting residents' well-being.

Requires one year with elderly, a high school diploma or equivalent, and knowledge of activity programming. We offer a supportive team, growth opportunities and a mission-driven environment in a vibrant campus setting.