What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Nazareth Home?
Nazareth Home is seeking a compassionate, creative Activities Assistant to join our Highlands team and support residents through meaningful, medically‑approved recreation programs. This role helps enhance quality of life by promoting social engagement, emotional well‑being, and therapeutic activity participation.
About Nazareth Home
Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Nazareth Home is an award-winning, nonprofit long-term care and recovery community. We are a recognized leader in delivering person-centered health and wellness services for aging adults. Through individualized care, innovative technologies, and meaningful connections, elders are empowered to explore the joy of living. To learn more, visit nazhome.org.
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About the Role
The Activities Assistant helps plan, organize, and lead daily activities that support residents’ physical, cognitive, and social needs. Ideal candidates are energetic, patient, and passionate about working with older adults in a long‑term care environment.
What You’ll Do
- Lead group and individual activities such as arts & crafts, games, music, drama, and light exercise
- Adapt activities to residents’ abilities, interests, and care plans
- Assist with sensory stimulation, art therapy, and music therapy programs
- Teach simple relaxation and stress‑reduction techniques
- Help create the monthly activity calendar
- Document resident participation and progress for the care team
- Support volunteers and student interns
- Manage activity supplies and equipment needs
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Enjoy working with seniors in a long‑term care or healthcare setting
- Creative, outgoing, and comfortable leading group activities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to motivate and engage residents with varying abilities
- Organized, dependable, and able to document resident progress accurately
THESE ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- One to two years’ experience and/or training
- Certification from state approved course, preferred
- Current Kentucky Driver’s License’s with a Class B CDL endorsement, preferred
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EOE
Job Types: Full-time Monday through Friday first shift
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Job Types: Full-time Monday through Friday first shift
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
Physical setting:
- Long term care
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental schedule:
- Holidays
Weekly schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Louisville, KY 40205: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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