CNA Activities Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and energetic CNA Activities Assistant to enrich the lives of residents in our skilled nursing facility. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in assisted living and long-term care environments, with a passion for engaging residents through meaningful activities and providing exceptional caregiving support. This role combines hands-on assistance with daily living activities and the development and coordination of recreational programs designed to promote well-being, social interaction, and cognitive health.

Duties

• Provide direct personal care to residents, including assistance with bathing, dressing, mobility, and medication reminders, ensuring safety and dignity at all times.
• Plan, organize, and lead engaging recreational activities tailored to residents’ interests and cognitive abilities, including memory care and dementia-specific programs.
• Foster strong rapport with residents by building trust through compassionate communication and attentive caregiving.
• Coordinate resident events and activities, managing schedules to ensure a diverse range of social, therapeutic, and recreational opportunities.
• Collaborate with the care team to monitor residents’ health status, report changes, and support individualized care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation of resident care activities and participation in programs using appropriate electronic health records or documentation systems such as Microsoft Office tools.
• Support team leadership by mentoring new staff members and assisting in training related to activity programming and resident engagement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations, safety standards, and facility policies while creating a warm, welcoming environment for all residents.

Experience

• Prior experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or in a similar caregiving role within assisted living or nursing home settings.
• Demonstrated experience in developing or coordinating recreational therapy or activity programs for seniors or individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge of geriatrics, dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, and memory support techniques.
• Familiarity with long-term care operations, home & community care services, and senior living facility protocols.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications for scheduling, documentation, and communication purposes.
• Strong understanding of aging issues counseling, resident rapport building, and working effectively with geriatric patients.
• Excellent communication skills combined with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or special needs is highly desirable.

The hours required for this position are 11am-7:30pm. Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday with some opportunites to work the floor as a CNA on other days if available.

Join our dedicated team committed to enhancing the quality of life for seniors through compassionate caregiving and vibrant activity programming!

Pay: $23.65 - $24.65 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 – 32.0 per week

Work Location: In person