Activity Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Activity Assistant 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Shift: 1st, 8a-5p  

Overtime or extended hours may be required 

Reports to: Activities Director 

Department: Activities 

Employment Status: Full-Time 

Supervisory Responsibilities: No 

Location: Taylor Glen, On-Site 

Date Created/Last Evaluated: December 2025 

Salary: 

Summary: The Activity Assistant supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of meaningful engagement and recreational programming that promotes residents’ physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. This role works collaboratively with the Activities Director and interdisciplinary team to encourage resident participation, uphold resident dignity and choice, and foster a vibrant community environment consistent with organizational values, policies, and regulatory standards. 

Qualification Requirements 

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Prior experience in a customer service, activities, or recreation role preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

• Knowledge of recreational, social, and meaningful engagement activities appropriate for older adults, including those with cognitive or physical limitations. 

• Ability to engage residents with compassion, patience, creativity, and respect for individual preferences and abilities. 

• Basic understanding of aging-related conditions, including dementia, and how they may impact participation and communication. 

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively with residents, families, volunteers, and interdisciplinary team members. 

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, maintain schedules, and adapt activities to changing resident needs. 

• Observational skills to recognize changes in resident condition and appropriately report concerns. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times. 

• Demonstrated dependability, flexibility, and willingness to assist with varied programming and community events. 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

•  N/A 

Essential Functions 

• Assist in planning, organizing, and facilitating individual and group activities designed to meet residents’ interests, abilities, and assessed needs. 

• Encourage and support resident participation in activities, outings, and special events while promoting autonomy, dignity, and personal choice. 

• Prepare activity areas, materials, supplies, and equipment before programs and ensure proper cleanup and storage afterward. 

• Provide one-on-one engagement for residents unable to participate in group activities, including social visits and meaningful interactions. 

• Escort and assist residents to and from activities, outings, and events using appropriate safety practices and mobility assistance techniques. 

• Observe residents during activities and report changes in physical condition, behavior, mood, or participation to the Activities Director or nursing staff. 

• Assist with documentation related to activity participation, attendance, and program effectiveness as required by policy and regulation. 

• Support the coordination of special events, celebrations, community outings, and inter-generational or volunteer-led programs. 

• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming activity environment, following infection control, safety, and universal precaution guidelines. 

• Communicate respectfully and cooperatively with residents, families, volunteers, and staff to support positive resident experiences. 

• Attend required meetings, in-services, and training sessions to maintain competency and support program quality. 

• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including HIPAA and the Code of Conduct, completing required training and reporting concerns promptly.