Activities Assistant

Welcome to Mills Nursing and Rehabilitation!

Mills Nursing and Rehabilitation is excited to welcome a compassionate and energetic Activities Assistant to our team! This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with others and is passionate about enhancing the daily lives of our residents. In this role, you will help plan, organize, and lead engaging activities that promote socialization, creativity, and overall well-being in a positive and supportive environment.

As an Activities Assistant, you will play a key role in creating meaningful experiences for residents by encouraging participation, building relationships, and helping foster a sense of community. From group events and games to one-on-one interactions, your work will directly contribute to improving residents’ quality of life and emotional well-being.

We are looking for someone who is friendly, patient, and dependable, with a genuine passion for making a difference. If you enjoy bringing energy and positivity to your work and want to be part of a team that values compassion and creativity, we encourage you to apply and join us at Mills Nursing and Rehabilitation!

Compensation:

We offer excellent wages based on experience and a quarterly wage increase opportunity

Generous PTO Program, Comprehensive Health Benefits, Day-1 Retirement Plan, Daily Pay option, no-cost Wellness Plan, Bucket list rewards program

Essential Functions:

• Assists in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities.
• Encourages resident participation in programs and activities.
• Escorts residents on activities away from the property as assigned.
• Assists with the registration of residents for trips and programs.
• Conducts various activities at the direction of the Resident Program Director.
• Maintains necessary activity supplies, which may include outside purchasing.
• Assists in the surveying and interviewing of residents to determine interests, talents and resident satisfaction.
• Maintains general observation of residents and shares appropriate information with staff.
• Follows departmental budget guidelines.
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adheres to all Company policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year experience or related experience performing activity-related duties
• Ability to assume a leadership role in the activities department in the absence of the Activities Director
• Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical, or sensory disabilities
• Moderate physical activity:
• Requires handling of average-weight objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Repetitive standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Repetitive bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.
• Sitting for more than two (2) hours at a time.
• May require consistent computer work with repetitive typing and concentrating on a computer screen.
• Physical ability to travel to sites.
  
  
  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment