Activities Aide | Skilled Nursing

Logan Health•Kalispell, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you believe laughter, music, creativity, and connection are just as important as clinical care? At Brendan House, we know that meaningful activities bring joy, purpose, and dignity to the lives of our residents—and we’re looking for an Activities Aide who feels the same. Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence. The Activities Aide supports resident well-being by helping create meaningful, engaging experiences that promote connection, purpose, and quality of life. This role works closely with the care team to ensure activities are inclusive, resident-centered, and aligned with individual needs and interests. If you’re compassionate, creative, organized, and energized by working with older adults, this may be the perfect role for you! 🌟 About Brendan House Brendan House is a skilled nursing community dedicated to providing high-quality, resident-centered care in a warm and supportive environment. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and our Activities team plays a vital role in creating days filled with connection, engagement, and fun. 🎶 What You’ll Do As an Activities Aide, you’ll help bring our residents’ days to life by planning and supporting activities that reflect their interests, abilities, and personal histories. Your work will directly support residents’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting or related field (preferred)
CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A team-focused mindset with the ability to work independently when needed
Comfort using computers, including Microsoft Office, and learning new systems
Understanding of confidentiality laws, including HIPAA
A commitment to professionalism, integrity, kindness, and empathy
Most importantly, you bring a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Responsibilities

Completing assessments related to residents’ physical abilities, cognitive function, and personal interests
Designing and facilitating engaging activities for individuals and groups with varying abilities
Supporting personalized activity programs that promote participation and enjoyment
Completing Activity Department sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Care Area Assessments (CAAs)
Documenting assessments and progress notes accurately and on schedule
Collaborating with nursing and other departments to ensure activities run smoothly
Assisting with the Volunteer Program as directed
Maintaining consistent, reliable attendance as scheduled