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Activities Assistant

Nazareth Home
  • Louisville, Kentucky
    13 days ago

    Job Description

     
    Nazareth Home is seeking a compassionate, creative Activities Assistant to join our Highlands team and support residents through meaningful, medically‑approved recreation programs. This role helps enhance quality of life by promoting social engagement, emotional well‑being, and therapeutic activity participation.
     
    About Nazareth Home
     

    Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Nazareth Home is an award-winning, nonprofit long-term care and recovery community. We are a recognized leader in delivering person-centered health and wellness services for aging adults. Through individualized care, innovative technologies, and meaningful connections, elders are empowered to explore the joy of living. To learn more, visit nazhome.org. 

     
    WHAT WE OFFER
    • Advanced Pay Before PayDay! PAYACTIV (www.payactiv.com) gives you access to your earned unpaid wages, in advance of your paycheck.
    • Earn paid time off from day one!
    • Premium Pay Days
    • Employee Education Scholarship Opportunities
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Match
    • Apprenticeship program allowing employees to advance their career with online training earning more money along the way.
    • A generous Referral program up to $1,000 for every referral for full time in any department!
    • A free weekly meal for all employees and casual day
    About the Role
    The Activities Assistant helps plan, organize, and lead daily activities that support residents’ physical, cognitive, and social needs. Ideal candidates are energetic, patient, and passionate about working with older adults in a long‑term care environment.
     
    What You’ll Do
    • Lead group and individual activities such as arts & crafts, games, music, drama, and light exercise
    • Adapt activities to residents’ abilities, interests, and care plans
    • Assist with sensory stimulation, art therapy, and music therapy programs
    • Teach simple relaxation and stress‑reduction techniques
    • Help create the monthly activity calendar
    • Document resident participation and progress for the care team
    • Support volunteers and student interns
    • Manage activity supplies and equipment needs
    What Makes You a Great Fit
    • Enjoy working with seniors in a long‑term care or healthcare setting
    • Creative, outgoing, and comfortable leading group activities
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to motivate and engage residents with varying abilities
    • Organized, dependable, and able to document resident progress accurately

    THESE ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
    • One to two years’ experience and/or training
    • Certification from state approved course, preferred
    • Current Kentucky Driver’s License’s with a Class B CDL endorsement, preferred
    HOW TO APPLY:  Use our easy online Company application via the link below
    EOE

    Job Types: Full-time Monday through Friday first shift

    Pay: $15.00 per hour

    Benefits:
    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance
    Medical specialties:
    • Geriatrics
    Physical setting:
    • Long term care
    Standard shift:
    • Day shift
    Supplemental schedule:
    • Holidays
    Weekly schedule:
    Ability to commute/relocate:
    • Louisville, KY 40205: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
     
    Work Location: In person
    Activities Assistant, Recreation Assistant, Activity Aide, Senior Activities, Long‑Term Care Jobs, Nursing Home Activities, Resident Engagement, Therapeutic Recreation, Elder Care Jobs, Memory Care Activities, Assisted Living Activities, Recreation Therapy Support
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLouisville, Kentucky
    Websitehttps://www.nazhome.org

    Skills

    • Aged Careunmatched
    • Assisted Livingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Long-Term Careunmatched
    • Musicunmatched
    • Music Therapyunmatched
    • Nursing Homeunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Recreationunmatched
    • Recreational Therapyunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

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