Activities Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Are you someone who believes a great day includes music, laughter, movement, and meaningful connection?

Heights Care and Rehab is looking for a passionate and energetic Activities Assistant to help bring life, purpose, and engagement to our residents each and every day.

This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to create moments that matter.

At Heights Care and Rehab, we believe quality of life is just as important as quality of care. Our Activities Team plays a vital role in supporting residents’ emotional well-being, cognitive engagement, and social connection. If you are creative, compassionate, organized, and love working with seniors, we want to meet you.

Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tapcheck – Access your earned wages before payday
Ongoing Training & Career Development
A supportive, collaborative team environment
The opportunity to truly make someone’s day — every day

The Activities Assistant supports the implementation of engaging recreational, social, and therapeutic programming for residents in a skilled nursing environment. This role works closely with the Activities Director to plan, organize, and facilitate group and one-on-one activities that enhance residents’ quality of life.

Assist in planning and conducting daily activities including games, crafts, music, exercise programs, outings, and special events

Encourage resident participation while honoring individual preferences and abilities

Provide one-on-one engagement for residents who are unable or unwilling to attend group programming

Help decorate for holidays and themed events to maintain a vibrant, home-like environment

Document participation and resident response in accordance with facility policy

Transport residents safely to and from activities

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure programming supports resident goals

A positive, high-energy personality

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Creativity and the ability to think outside the box

Compassion and patience when working with seniors

Experience in activities, recreation, healthcare, or customer service preferred

Ability to work some evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed

At Heights Care and Rehab, we don’t just fill calendars — we create experiences.

If you’re ready to help residents laugh more, connect more, and live fully, we’d love to have you on our team.

Apply today and help us create something meaningful.