Activities Assistant

Nazareth Home•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Nazareth Home is seeking a compassionate, creative Activities Assistant for its Highlands team. The role supports residents through meaningful, medically approved recreation programs and helps enhance quality of life by promoting social engagement, emotional well-being, and participation in therapeutic activities. Nazareth Home is an award-winning nonprofit long-term care and recovery community founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, providing person-centered health and wellness services for aging adults. The Activities Assistant helps plan, organize, and lead daily activities that support residents’ physical, cognitive, and social needs. Activities include group and individual programs, adapted to residents’ abilities, interests, and care plans. The role also supports volunteers and student interns, maintains activity supplies and equipment, and documents resident participation and progress for the care team. This is a part-time, in-person role in Louisville, Kentucky, with a day shift and work every other weekend, including Saturday and Sunday; the posting also mentions a part-time schedule every other Sunday and holidays as a supplemental schedule.

Requirements

One to two years of experience and/or training.
Enjoy working with seniors in a long-term care or healthcare setting.
Creative, outgoing, and comfortable leading group activities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to motivate and engage residents with varying abilities.
Organized, dependable, and able to document resident progress accurately.

Nice To Haves

Certification from a state-approved course, preferred.
Current Kentucky driver’s license with a Class B CDL endorsement, preferred.
Reliable commute to Louisville, KY 40205, or plans to relocate before starting, preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead group and individual activities, including arts and crafts, games, music, drama, and light exercise.
Adapt activities to residents’ abilities, interests, and care plans.
Assist with sensory stimulation, art therapy, and music therapy programs.
Teach simple relaxation and stress-reduction techniques.
Help create the monthly activity calendar.
Document resident participation and progress for the care team.
Support volunteers and student interns.
Manage activity supplies and equipment needs.

Benefits

Access to earned unpaid wages before payday through PAYACTIV.
Paid time off earned from day one.
Premium pay days.
Employee education scholarship opportunities.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with matching.
Apprenticeship program with online training and career advancement opportunities.
Referral program offering up to $1,000 for each referral for full-time positions in any department.
Free weekly meal for employees.
Casual day.