Activities Assistant

Glendale Place Nursing & Rehab Center • Woodlawn, OH

131d • $15 - $19

About The Position

Glendale Place Nursing & Rehab, a Caring Place Healthcare Group facility, is seeking an energetic, creative, and compassionate Activities Assistant to help enrich residents’ lives by fostering fun, purpose, and connection. The role supports engaging daily activity programming, resident participation, individualized activity care planning, and coordination of programs and special events. The position also helps create a positive and inclusive environment while following infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Energetic, creative, and compassionate personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to remain calm and patient in emotionally demanding situations.
• Comfort working with elderly individuals, including those who may be ill or cognitively impaired.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist residents as needed.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in activities or a healthcare setting is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, and implementing engaging daily activity programs.
• Encourage and support resident participation through regular visits and relationship-building.
• Lead and facilitate group and individual activities as scheduled.
• Assist in gathering resident interests and contributing to individualized activity care plans.
• Document resident participation and progress in activities.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate programs and special events.
• Participate in resident council meetings and provide support as needed.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment for residents.
• Follow infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Attend required trainings, in-services, and team meetings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time team members.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage for eligible full-time team members.
• PTO accrued each pay period and a paid birthday PTO day for eligible full-time team members.
• 401(k) with company match for eligible full-time team members.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time team members.
• Ongoing training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED