What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Aide position at Lorien Health Services?
Activities Aide- Full & Part Time
Lorien Harmony Hall | Columbia, MD
Lorien Health Services is hiring Activities Assistants to join the exceptional team at Lorien Harmony Hall and Harmony Park. If you’re passionate about resident-centered care and looking to grow your career in a supportive, award-winning environment, we’d love to meet you.
At Lorien, compassion meets opportunity. Every day, you’ll make a meaningful difference while working alongside dedicated professionals who value quality, teamwork, and personal growth.
Pay Rate
$16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Full-Time Benefits
Paid Time Off
While our roots are strong, our approach is modern — we continuously embrace advancements in medicine and technology to enhance both care and quality of life for our residents.
Lorien Harmony Hall shares its campus with our sister facility, Lorien Columbia Nursing Home, and is proud to announce our newest addition Harmony Park, a dedicated Memory Care unit designed to meet the unique needs of residents living with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Award-Winning Care
Proudly recognized as “Best Assisted Living” and “Best Retirement Community” by The Daily Record's Reader Rankings.
Join a team where tradition meets innovation — and where every day, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Lorien Health Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Lorien Harmony Hall | Columbia, MD
Lorien Health Services is hiring Activities Assistants to join the exceptional team at Lorien Harmony Hall and Harmony Park. If you’re passionate about resident-centered care and looking to grow your career in a supportive, award-winning environment, we’d love to meet you.
At Lorien, compassion meets opportunity. Every day, you’ll make a meaningful difference while working alongside dedicated professionals who value quality, teamwork, and personal growth.
Pay Rate
$16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Full-Time Benefits
- 80 hours of vacation
- 40 hours of sick time (with rollover)
- Personal days
- 7 Paid Major Holidays-Double time pay if you work the holiday
- Same Day Pay! Life doesn’t wait, neither should you!
- Medical Coverage CareFirst Medical Package
- Tuition Assistance for continued education
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Think of it as your very own healthcare “piggy bank” — but instead of pennies, it’s filled with money your employer puts in to help cover your medical expenses!
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Engagement! Earn points, earn rewards!
- Assist with daily activities and follow the monthly activity calendar.
- Encourage residents to come out to the common area and participate in activities.
- Provide one-on-one room visits for residents who prefer to stay in their rooms or are unable to attend group activities.
- Assist with activities such as music, games, arts and crafts, exercise, sensory activities, cooking, and special events.
- Help residents participate in activities based on their interests, abilities, and stage of dementia.
- Assist residents with getting to and from activities safely, following their care plans and staff instructions.
- Help set up and clean up activity areas and supplies before and after programs.
- Encourage residents to socialize, stay active, and participate in meaningful daily routines.
- Use patience, redirection, reassurance, and a calm voice when working with residents living with dementia.
- Observe residents during activities and report any concerns or changes in mood, behavior, or participation to the appropriate supervisor or clinical staff.
- Document activities, resident participation, and room visits in Sagely as assigned.
- Assist with birthday celebrations, holiday parties, family events, and other special programs.
- Keep activity supplies organized and make sure equipment is properly stored.
- Work as a team with caregivers, nurses, and other staff to support residents' daily engagement.
- Follow all community policies, safety procedures, and instructions from the Programming Director.
- Full-Time Available
- Schedule Day
- Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25-50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.
While our roots are strong, our approach is modern — we continuously embrace advancements in medicine and technology to enhance both care and quality of life for our residents.
Lorien Harmony Hall shares its campus with our sister facility, Lorien Columbia Nursing Home, and is proud to announce our newest addition Harmony Park, a dedicated Memory Care unit designed to meet the unique needs of residents living with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Award-Winning Care
Proudly recognized as “Best Assisted Living” and “Best Retirement Community” by The Daily Record's Reader Rankings.
Join a team where tradition meets innovation — and where every day, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Lorien Health Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Salary : $16 - $19