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Activities Assistant

Care Initiatives
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/8/2026 CLOSED ON 11/13/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Care Initiatives?

Heritage Specialty Care, a 171-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Cedar Rapids, IA, is now hiring!

Activities Assistant 
Schedule/Shifts Available: Full-Time-Days

 

Make a Difference Every Day – Join Care Initiatives as a vital part of our activities team! 

 

Join our compassionate care team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa. If you're a dedicated and empathetic caregiver looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine. 

 

What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Assist the activity director in implementing an activity program to meet each resident’s needs.
  • Maintain the resources needed for each resident’s activity needs.
  • Assist the activity director with required record keeping.
  • Interact and communicate with residents, families, as well as the healthcare team.
  • Encourage and facilitate resident recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance health and daily routines.

 

Qualifications: 

 

  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
  • A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.
  • An interest in making everyday FUN and fulfilling for our residents! 

 

Why Join Care Initiatives? 

 

  • Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage. 
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement savings plan, PTO, and more. 
  • Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends. 
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level. 
  • Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday! 

 

Start Your Journey with Us 

 

Apply today and become part of a team where your compassion, dedication, and care truly matter. At Care Initiatives, we’re committed to helping you grow your career while improving the lives of those we serve. 

 

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.  Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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