What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at First Atlantic Healthcare?
PCAL is part of our First Atlantic Healthcare family of nursing and assisted living facilities, 100% Maine based and family-owned. We take pride in service to others, knowing we make a difference in the lives of our seniors. For you and your team members, our homes provide a rewarding career and sense of purpose. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Portland Center Assisted Living follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.
Learn more about us at https://pcalmaine.com/
Entry level position--Great Opportunity for growth and advancement in our community!
If you like to use your creative skills to make a difference….we want to talk to you about this flexible opportunity to join our team!
WE HAVE PT AND FT OPENINGS. THIS POSITION INCLUDES WORK EVERY OTHER WEEKEND.
Create Moments of Joy & Connection: Activities Assistant
Are you a natural entertainer with a heart for seniors? We are seeking a creative, energetic, and compassionate Activities Assistant to join our life enrichment team. In this role, you won't just be "planning events"—you'll be creating moments of joy, maintaining the dignity of our residents, and ensuring that our facility feels like a vibrant, welcoming community.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions
Learn more about us at https://pcalmaine.com/
Entry level position--Great Opportunity for growth and advancement in our community!
If you like to use your creative skills to make a difference….we want to talk to you about this flexible opportunity to join our team!
WE HAVE PT AND FT OPENINGS. THIS POSITION INCLUDES WORK EVERY OTHER WEEKEND.
Create Moments of Joy & Connection: Activities Assistant
Are you a natural entertainer with a heart for seniors? We are seeking a creative, energetic, and compassionate Activities Assistant to join our life enrichment team. In this role, you won't just be "planning events"—you'll be creating moments of joy, maintaining the dignity of our residents, and ensuring that our facility feels like a vibrant, welcoming community.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions
- Lead & Implement: Execute a dynamic daily schedule of activities including music, arts and crafts, exercise classes, games, and religious services.
- One-on-One Engagement: Provide meaningful bedside visits for residents who may be unable to attend group functions.
- Innovation: Contribute fresh ideas for monthly calendars that cater to diverse cognitive and physical abilities, including memory care.
- Documentation & Safety: Maintain accurate records of resident participation and progress as required by state and federal regulations, and assist in the safe transport of residents to and from activity areas.
- Schedule: Engaging day-to-day shifts designed to keep our community active and connected.
- Physical Demands: Ability to stand for long periods and lift or move activity equipment (up to 25 pounds).
- Work Location: In-person community setting.
- The "Vibe": A "people person" who is patient, upbeat, empathetic, and dedicated to working with the elderly and those with dementia.
- Education & Credentials: High School Diploma or equivalent (CNA certification is a plus, but not required).
- Driving Requirement: Valid Maine Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
- Skills & Reliability: Strong computer skills, clear communication, and consistency—because our residents thrive on seeing familiar faces. (Prior experience in a nursing home, assisted living, or memory care setting is a major plus, but we are willing to train the right personality!)
- Health & Wellness: Full-time employees (30 hours per week) have access to full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, plus employer-paid life insurance.
- Financial & Lifestyle Support: Flexible savings accounts (including medical and dependent care), an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Paid Time Off (PTO) available to all employees.
- Retirement & Career Growth: 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions, plus tuition reimbursement and education support to grow your healthcare career!