Senior Activities Coordinator — Part-Time, Weekends

Kalesta Healthcare Group; Othello (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shifts

Part-Time

Job summary

Othello Post Acute is seeking an Activities Assistant to plan and lead engaging activities for residents, including group games, music, and in‑room visits on weekends. This part‑time role offers meaningful work helping residents stay connected and engaged.

You’ll build calendars, tailor activities to interests and abilities, ensure safety, document participation, and support the social dining program, with training and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in long‑term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with genuine empathy for residents and families.
• Comfort working with residents who are cognitively or physically impaired.
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. and stay mobile/active throughout your shift.
• No license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead individual and group activities tailored to each resident's interests, abilities, and cultural or religious preferences.
• Bring activities directly to bed‑bound or room‑confined residents (music, reading, visits, in‑room projects).
• Adapt activities to different cognitive and physical ability levels using prompts, demonstrations, and hands‑on assistance.
• Help build and distribute the activity calendar.
• Gather input from residents to keep activity plans current and personalized.
• Keep activity spaces and supplies clean, organized, and "homelike".
• Monitor for safety hazards and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Support the social dining program.
• Accurately document participation and updates in resident records.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Empathy

Mobility and lifting

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Othello Post Acute is seeking an Activities Assistant to plan and lead engaging activities for residents, including group games, music, and in‑room visits on weekends. This part‑time role offers meaningful work helping residents stay connected and engaged.

You’ll build calendars, tailor activities to interests and abilities, ensure safety, document participation, and support the social dining program, with training and a supportive team.