JOB DETAILS
Activity Assistant
CompanyNexus at Wood River
LocationWood River
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 14, 2026

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About the Role
Description
At Nexus, we are community-driven with a focus on work-life balance. Our nursing homes offer a compassionate care environment, empowering you.
Activity Assistant Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Life/Vision coverage
- 401K
- Next-day pay available
- Employee rewards program
- Growth from within
- PTO package and paid holidays
- Team-oriented work environment
Activity Assistant Responsibilities:
- As an activity assistant, you will assist in the planning and implementation of individual and group activities.
- You will provide activities for those with special needs (i.e., depressed, terminally ill, bedridden).
- You will encourage the participation and involvement of all residents.
- You will prepare for and participate in resident care conferences.
- You will prepare sites and materials for activities.
Requirements
Activity Assistant Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- CPR and First Aid certified or willingness to become certified.
- Prior experience with elderly patients preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
keywords: activity aide, activity assistant, nursing home activities, geriatric recreation
Key Skills
Activity planningGroup activity implementationResident careInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsCPRFirst aidGeriatric care
Categories
HealthcareSocial Services
Benefits
Medical coverageDental coverageLife insuranceVision coverage401kNext-day payEmployee rewards programGrowth from withinPaid time offPaid holidays
Job Information
๐Core Responsibilities
You will assist in the planning and implementation of individual and group activities for residents, including those with special needs. Additionally, you will prepare activity sites and materials while participating in resident care conferences.
๐Job Type
full time
๐Experience Level
0-2
๐ผCompany Size
Not specified
๐Visa Sponsorship
No
๐ผLanguage
English
๐ขWorking Hours
40 hours
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