Activity Assistant

Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center•Summerville, SC

24d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Activity Assistant brings joy and fulfillment to active seniors through creative, engaging activities that support cognitive, social, and physical needs. Working side by side with the Activity Director, the assistant helps plan, develop, coordinate, and implement activities for patients and residents. The role includes supporting activities inside and outside the facility, providing one-on-one activity therapy and sensory stimulation, and facilitating group activities that help patients and residents make personal progress.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and proof of liability insurance.
Reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

College credits are preferred.
Aptitude for, and some training in, arts and crafts.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing activities for patients and residents.
Assist with transporting, communicating, and setting up for activities inside and outside the facility.
Order and pick up materials for activities as needed.
Conduct one-on-one activity therapy to offer sensory stimulation.
Conduct group activities to support patients’ and residents’ personal progress.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and flexible spending accounts are offered to full-time team members.
Tuition reimbursement and nursing loan repayment programs.
PerkSpot local deals and weekly perks program.
401(k).
Paid time off plan.
Pet insurance discount.
DailyPay option.
Purchasing Power online purchasing with payroll deduction.
Tickets at Work entertainment ticket discounts.
Employee Assistance Plan for employees and their families.
Helping Friends Foundation employee hardship/crisis fund.
Auto and home insurance employee discount with payroll deduction.
In-facility education programs.