Weekend Activities Assistant

Spring River Rehabilitation and Care; Roswell, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center in Roswell, NM, seeks a Weekend Activities Assistant to energize and engage residents on weekend shifts. The role involves planning, organizing, and leading recreational activities that promote social interaction, independence, and quality of life for seniors.

The ideal candidate is friendly, creative, and dependable, with a passion for working with seniors. Previous healthcare or recreation experience is preferred but not required; weekend availability

Qualifications

• Experience in activities, recreation, senior living, healthcare, hospitality, education, childcare, customer service, or community programs is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work weekends consistently.
• Ability to engage with residents and lead activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to develop new engagement ideas for residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and leading weekend resident activities.
• Encourage participation based on interests and abilities.
• Lead group activities such as games, crafts, music, and social events.
• Provide one-on-one activities for residents who prefer smaller engagements.
• Maintain a positive, energetic, and welcoming atmosphere across weekends.
• Coordinate with Activities leadership and other staff as needed.

Skills

Compassionate

Friendly

Engaging with seniors

Creative

Teamwork

Job description

Weekend Activities Assistant

Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center | Roswell, New Mexico
Weekend Position

Why Join Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center?

At Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center, activities are an important part of resident quality of life. Our Activities team creates opportunities for residents to socialize, stay engaged, participate in meaningful experiences, and continue enjoying the interests that make each person unique.

As a Weekend Activities Assistant, you will have the opportunity to bring energy, creativity, and companionship to our residents while helping make weekends engaging and enjoyable.

Consistent weekend opportunity
Fun, engaging, and resident-focused work environment
Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents
Supportive, team-oriented workplace
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Meaningful work where you can make a difference every shift

Position Overview

Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and dependable Weekend Activities Assistant to join our team in Roswell, New Mexico.

The Weekend Activities Assistant helps plan, organize, and lead recreational, social, and individual activities designed to promote resident engagement, socialization, independence, and quality of life.

This position is especially important in helping ensure residents continue to have meaningful opportunities for engagement throughout the weekend.

Activities may include games, music, arts and crafts, social gatherings, exercise and movement programs, movies, resident celebrations, one-on-one visits, outdoor activities, and other programs based on resident interests and abilities.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, creative, patient, dependable, and genuinely enjoys spending time with seniors.

Previous healthcare experience is preferred but not required. We welcome candidates with backgrounds in recreation, hospitality, education, childcare, customer service, community programs, or other people-focused roles.

Key Responsibilities

Resident Activities & Engagement

• Assist with planning, organizing, and leading weekend resident activities

• Encourage residents to participate in activities based on their interests, preferences, abilities, and individual needs

• Lead group activities such as games, crafts, music, movies, trivia, social gatherings, and other recreational programs

• Provide individual activities and one-on-one visits for residents who may not participate in group programming

• Help residents remain socially connected and actively engaged within the community

• Adapt activities when appropriate to support residents with different physical or cognitive abilities

• Encourage resident choice and participation without creating unnecessary pressure

• Assist residents in getting to and from scheduled activities as appropriate

• Help maintain a positive, energetic, and welcoming atmosphere throughout the weekend

Weekend Programming

• Help ensure meaningful activities and engagement opportunities are available throughout assigned weekend shifts

• Follow the established activities calendar and scheduled programming

• Prepare activity spaces, materials, supplies, games, and equipment before programs begin

• Lead scheduled programs independently when assigned

• Assist with spontaneous or additional activities based on resident interests

• Support weekend celebrations, birthdays, holidays, special events, and themed activities

• Assist with appropriate outdoor or community-based activities when scheduled

• Clean and organize activity areas and supplies following programs

• Communicate activity participation, resident feedback, and programming needs to Activities leadership

Resident Relationships & Quality of Life

• Build positive and professional relationships with residents

• Learn resident interests, hobbies, preferences, backgrounds, and favorite activities

• Engage residents in meaningful conversation and companionship

• Recognize opportunities to provide individualized engagement throughout the day

• Encourage residents to maintain hobbies, interests, and social connections

• Support resident independence, dignity, choice, and individuality

• Provide encouragement and emotional support when appropriate

• Help create experiences that give residents something to look forward to

Resident-Centered Support

• Treat every resident with compassion, patience, dignity, and respect

• Respect resident preferences regarding participation in activities

• Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality

• Recognize and accommodate different levels of physical and cognitive ability when planning or conducting activities

• Communicate resident concerns or observed changes to the appropriate nursing or leadership team member

• Immediately report concerns involving resident safety, abuse, neglect, exploitation, or inappropriate treatment according to facility procedures

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with residents and families

Activity Preparation & Organization

• Set up activity rooms and common areas before scheduled programs

• Gather and organize supplies needed for activities

• Maintain activity supplies, games, equipment, and materials in an organized manner

• Assist with monitoring activity inventory and communicate supply needs

• Decorate common areas for holidays, seasons, resident events, and special occasions as assigned

• Maintain clean, safe, and welcoming activity spaces

• Assist with preparing calendars, signs, flyers, or other activity materials when needed

Documentation & Communication

• Complete assigned activity documentation accurately and timely

• Record resident participation or other required information according to facility procedures

• Communicate resident preferences and activity interests to Activities leadership

• Report concerns or changes observed during resident interactions to the appropriate team member

• Communicate professionally with residents, families, visitors, coworkers, and leadership

• Maintain confidentiality of resident information

Safety & Infection Prevention

• Maintain resident safety during activities and events

• Follow established infection-prevention and control practices

• Perform appropriate hand hygiene and use personal protective equipment when required

• Ensure activity areas and equipment are maintained in a clean and safe condition

• Identify and report potential hazards or unsafe conditions

• Follow appropriate resident mobility and fall-prevention procedures

• Immediately report accidents, incidents, injuries, or resident concerns

• Follow established facility emergency procedures

Teamwork & Professionalism

• Work collaboratively with Activities, Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, Therapy, Housekeeping, and other departments

• Maintain dependable attendance and arrive prepared for scheduled weekend shifts

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to assist with changing resident needs

• Maintain a positive, enthusiastic, and professional attitude

• Participate in required training, education, and facility meetings

• Accept coaching and feedback and demonstrate a willingness to learn

• Assist coworkers when appropriate to support resident needs

• Perform additional Activities responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous activities, recreation, senior living, skilled nursing, healthcare, hospitality, education, childcare, customer service, or community-program experience preferred but not required

• Ability to consistently work the required weekend schedule

• Compassionate and enthusiastic about working with seniors

• Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable engaging individuals and groups

• Creative and willing to develop new ways to engage residents

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Dependable, organized, and team-oriented

• Ability to lead activities and interact comfortably with groups

• Ability to adapt activities for residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities

• Patience and ability to communicate effectively with residents with different needs

• Strong commitment to resident dignity, choice, independence, and quality of life

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees

• Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible employees

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Care Cash Program

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

• Training and professional development opportunities

• Opportunities for career advancement

Grow With Us

The Weekend Activities Assistant position is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in senior living, recreation, resident engagement, healthcare, hospitality, and community programming.

At Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center, we believe employees who bring creativity, compassion, reliability, and positive energy to our residents should have opportunities to continue developing professionally.

Whether you are beginning your career or bringing previous experience working with seniors, children, recreation programs, hospitality, or customer service, we want to provide an environment where you can learn and grow.

About Us

Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center proudly serves the Roswell, New Mexico community, providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute services.

Our mission is simple:

To Make Every Resident Feel Cared For.

Making residents feel cared for goes beyond providing excellent clinical care. It also means creating opportunities for friendship, laughter, purpose, creativity, and meaningful experiences.

Our Activities team plays an important role in making our community feel like home.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance should contact Human Resources.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the facility

• Ability to set up and clean activity areas and handle activity materials and supplies

• Ability to assist residents with accessing and participating in activities within the responsibilities of the position

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents individually and in group settings

• Ability to respond appropriately to resident needs and emergency situations

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation