Activities Assistant

Johns Island Post Acute is a gorgeous 132-bed skilled nursing and rehab facility in Johns Island SC , just 10 minutes away from historic downtown Charleston.

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of those we serve? At Johns Island Post Acute, we value the relationships we have in our community, with our fellow colleagues, and also with residents and family members.

🎨✨ Join Our Team as an Activities Assistant! ✨🎶

Do you love bringing smiles to others, getting creative, and making every day meaningful? Our nursing home is looking for a fun, energetic, and compassionate Activities Assistant to help create engaging experiences for our residents! 💜

💵 Pay: $17-22/hour

As an Activities Assistant, you'll work alongside our Activity Director to provide exciting programs and meaningful interactions that support the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our residents.

Every day is an opportunity to make a difference! 🌟

🎉 What You'll Do

✨ Assist with planning and leading individual, small group, and large group activities
✨ Help create a fun, creative, and interactive activities program
✨ Encourage residents to participate in hobbies, crafts, games, reading, music, and social events 🎨🎲📚
✨ Assist with resident outings and transportation when needed 🚐
✨ Help develop monthly activity calendars and maintain attendance records 📅
✨ Support care planning, resident assessments, and progress documentation
✨ Help keep the Activity Department clean, organized, and welcoming 🧹
✨ Communicate positively with residents, families, staff, and community members 🤝
✨ Provide in-room activities for residents who are bed-bound or isolated ❤️

🩺 Qualifications

✔ High school diploma or equivalent
✔ Previous long-term care experience preferred
✔ Friendly, patient, and compassionate personality 😊
✔ Strong communication and teamwork skills
✔ Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
✔ Creative mindset and willingness to engage residents in meaningful activities

💪 Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent standing, walking, pushing/pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, and assisting with resident activities may also be required.

🌟 Why Join Us?

💜 Make a real difference in residents' lives every day
🎉 Fun and rewarding work environment
🤝 Supportive team atmosphere
😊 Opportunities to build meaningful relationships with residents and families

If you're ready to bring joy, laughter, and compassion to our residents, we'd love to meet you! 🎶

✨ Apply today and become part of a team that truly cares.

General Purpose

The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program.

This must be done in accordance with current federal, state, local and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure that an on-going pro...