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Activities Assistant

Care Initiatives
Waterloo, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026
Ravenwood Specialty Care, a 100-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Waterloo, IA, is now hiring!

Are you a compassionate Activities Professional looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals during their healthcare journey? If so, join Care Initiatives as an Activities Assistant, where you will provide comprehensive care that truly matters. With over forty (40) skilled nursing communities across Iowa, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support at every stage of the healthcare journey.

As an Activities Assistant on our team, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills and demonstrate your compassion, positively influencing the lives of our residents. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our residents and their loved ones.

Why do Activities Assistants choose Care Initiatives? Here are just a few reasons:

  • Competitive compensation: Our Activity Assistants earn an extremely competitive wage.
  • Comprehensive benefits: Eligible employees can choose from our affordable and robust benefit options, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, PTO, and more.
  • Referral bonus: Earn extra cash by referring your friends to join our team.
  • Dayforce wallet: Access your pay as you earn it, eliminating the wait for your paycheck.

What it takes to become an Activities Assistant with Care Initiatives:

  • 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!
  • Understanding of memory impairment and associated behaviors.
  • Conduct structured daily programming tailored to cognitive function and individual preferences, incorporating life enrichment, sensory stimulation, and therapeutic activities.

Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with Care Initiatives!

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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