Activities Assistant

Activity Assistant Bring joy, connection, and creativity to every day. About the Role As an Activity Assistant, you'll play a meaningful role in enriching the lives of our residents by helping create a vibrant, engaging activities program. Working alongside the Activity Director, you'll help design and lead experiences that support each resident's interests and overall well-being—physically, mentally, and socially. This is a great opportunity for someone who is creative, compassionate, and enjoys building connections while making a real difference every day. What You'll Do Help plan and lead fun, engaging activities for individuals and groups of all sizes Build positive relationships with residents, families, and team members Support the creation and upkeep of monthly activity calendars and attendance records Encourage residents to participate in hobbies, crafts, games, and other meaningful activities Assist with special events, outings, and transportation arrangements Help ensure activities meet residents' unique needs and preferences Contribute to care planning, resident assessments, and progress notes Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming activity space Collaborate with the team to continuously improve program quality What You Bring A high school diploma or equivalent Experience in a long-term care setting (preferred, but not required) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Creativity, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude Ability to adapt, solve problems, and think on your feet A genuine passion for working with seniors and enhancing their quality of life Physical Requirements This is an active role that includes frequent standing, walking, and engaging with residents. You may occasionally assist with lifting (up to 50 lbs) and supporting residents during activities and outings. Work Environment You'll work in a supportive, team-oriented environment with a focus on compassion, respect, and resident-centered care. The setting is typically calm to moderately active, depending on scheduled activities. Why Join Us? Make a meaningful impact in residents' daily lives Be part of a collaborative and caring team Use your creativity to bring joy and connection to others Gain valuable experience in healthcare and recreation services If you're someone who loves helping others, enjoys planning engaging experiences, and thrives in a people-focused environment, we'd love to meet you. PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.