What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Stillwater Health Care?
We offer specialized professional levels of care and support for residents, including Short-Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care and Long Term Care
services that are delivered by an experienced, thoughtful and
professional staff who follow evidenced based clinical best practices
designed to promote health and safety and whose commitment to deliver
the highest level of care never wavers. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Stillwater Health Care follows in
First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term
Care.
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Stillwater Health Care is looking for an Activities Assistant to join our amazing activities team. This is a full time 40 hours a week position, that could include weekends and evening hours to meet the needs of our residents.
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 community.
As an Activities Assistant you will:
- Lead & Implement: Execute a 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 new ideas for monthly calendars that cater to diverse cognitive and physical abilities (including memory care).
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of resident participation and progress as required by state and federal regulations.
- Safety First: Assist in the safe transport of residents to and from activity areas.
What We’re Looking For
- The "Vibe": A "people person" who is patient, upbeat, and empathetic toward the elderly and those with dementia.
- Communication: Ability to speak clearly and engage with residents, families, and staff professionally.
- Reliability: Long-term care requires consistency; our residents thrive on seeing familiar faces.
- Experience: 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!
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift/move activity equipment (up to 25 lbs).
- CNA certification is a plus but not required.
- Valid Maine Driver's License; with clean driving record
- Computer skills
- CPR Certification
As you are working hard planning and leading Resident activities, you will have:
- Tuition reimbursement and education support: you can grow your career in health care
- 401(K) with employer contribution
- Full-time employees (30 hours per week) have access to benefits; medical, dental, vision & disability
- Paid Time Off available for all employees
- Employer paid life insurance
- Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent care
- Employee assistance program
Salary : $15 - $18