Activity Assistant Weekend Shift

Shift Type: Weekends — Saturday & Sunday

Schedule Type: 3 hours per shift (6 hours total per weekend)

At Fairpark, we believe that extraordinary care starts with extraordinary people — and that means YOU. Our center is more than a workplace; it’s a vibrant, close-knit community built on compassion, teamwork, and a true passion for enriching the lives of those we serve. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll feel the difference: a warm, supportive environment where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your dedication never goes unnoticed.

We take pride in creating a culture where staff feel appreciated, respected, and empowered. Here, leadership listens. Coworkers support one another. And every role — no matter how big or small — plays an important part in creating meaningful moments for our residents. Whether you’re delivering hands-on care, leading activities, or supporting behind the scenes, you’re contributing to something bigger: a mission of dignity, joy, and well-being.

At Fairpark, you won’t just build a career — you’ll build relationships, confidence, and purpose. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and shine in an environment that celebrates your strengths and encourages your success. Every day brings an opportunity to make a difference, share a smile, and leave a lasting impact.

If you’re looking for a team that feels like family, a workplace that values you, and a role where your work truly matters — Fairpark Health & Rehabilitation is the place to be.

Come join us, and help create a community where everyone thrives — staff and residents alike.

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
• 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.
  
  
  

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