Activity Assistant

Job Category: Activities Requisition Number: ACTIV001449

Posted: May 21, 2026

Part-Time

On-site Clarksville, IN 47129, USA +1 more locations

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a plan of activities appropriate to the needs of the residents that includes, but is not limited to:
• Group social activities;
• Indoor and outdoor activities, which may include daily walks;
• Spiritual programs;
• Opportunity for resident involvement in planning, choosing, and/or implementation of the activities program;
• Creative activities and outlets such as arts, crafts, music, and drama;
• Educational activities;
• Exercise and motion activities; and
• One-on-one activities, when necessary.
• Ensure that at least five hours of staff time is provided each day in which patients may participate.
• Assist the Activities Director in preparing daily, weekly and monthly calendars and reports regarding program activities as needed.
• Prepare and deliver communications to patients, family members, staff and management as needed.
• Coordinate the activities program with other services in the facility.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes.
• Properly and timely document reports and progress notes.
• Obtain necessary equipment and supplies and provide for their accessibility through organized storage.
• Foster family and community support of the activity program (e. g., through newsletters, networking, activities which bring family members or members of the community into the facility.
• Contribute to facility efforts to maintain and/or improve quality of care through participation in required meetings and in-service trainings.

Requirements:

Education: High School graduate or equivalent required; associates degree preferred.

Experience: Related experience in geriatrics, with knowledge of behavior healthcare techniques is preferred.

Skills: Successful completed of CPR, CPI.

Preferred High School or better.

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