Part-Time Activity Assistant

Cura Health•Onamia, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time Activity Assistant helps residents in skilled nursing and memory care stay engaged through activities that reflect their interests, abilities, and preferences. Working under the Activities Director, the assistant leads group programs, spends one-on-one time with residents, and adapts activities so residents can participate in ways that work for them.

Requirements

Eligible to work in the United States.
Able to work on-site.
Communicates clearly and treats residents, families, and coworkers with patience and respect; experience doing so is preferred.
Comfortable leading small groups and spending one-on-one time with residents; prior experience is preferred.
Experience in long-term care, memory care, recreation, or working with older adults is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience communicating with and treating residents, families, and coworkers with patience and respect.
Prior experience leading small groups and spending one-on-one time with residents.
Experience in long-term care, memory care, recreation, or working with older adults.

Responsibilities

Lead and assist with scheduled activities, including games, crafts, music, exercise groups, and holiday celebrations.
Offer one-on-one visits and activities to residents who prefer individual engagement or have difficulty attending group programs.
Invite residents to activities, respect their choice to decline, and coordinate with nursing staff when residents need help getting to or from programs.
Adapt activities for residents with different cognitive, physical, and sensory abilities, including residents in memory care.
Prepare activity spaces and supplies, clean up after programs, and notify the Activities Director when supplies are running low.
Document resident participation and responses as assigned.
Share changes in residents’ interests, participation, or behavior with the Activities Director and appropriate care team members.
Help prepare activity calendars, decorations, and materials for special events as assigned.
Follow facility procedures for resident safety, infection prevention, and confidentiality.
Report safety concerns promptly.

Benefits

Health care plan covering medical, dental, and vision.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and public holidays.
401(k) with up to a 4% employer match.
Medical insurance.
Dental and vision insurance.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Employer-paid life insurance.
Professional liability insurance.
PTO that increases with years of service.
Paid holidays with premium holiday pay for eligible employees working designated holidays.