Activities Assistant

Job overview

The Activities Assistant is an onsite role in Akron, OH. The posting lists pay at $14 per hour. The Merriman provides long-term care and describes its approach as Smarter. Long-Term. Care., with a focus on resident well-being and meaningful relationships. The assistant helps plan and deliver activities based on residents’ assessments and care plans. By encouraging participation and maintaining safe activity spaces, the role supports residents’ physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

What you'll do

• Assist with planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs
• coordinate with facility departments
• gather activity interests from residents and families
• prepare clean and safe activity spaces
• provide daily activities such as movies, parties, games, and crafts
• oversee residents during scheduled activities
• encourage participation
• follow HIPAA requirements and honor residents’ refusal of treatment requests.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

activities assistant

activities aide

resident activities

long-term care

akron oh

merriman care community

recreation programs

resident well-being

high school diploma

part-time

$14 per hour

hipaa

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) match
• early pay
• employee discounts
• PTO and holidays
• referral bonus program
• mentorship
• growth opportunities
• education loan repayment program.

Why this role

Resident-centered activity programming informed by assessments, care plans, and resident and family input.

About the employer

Jersey Mike's Subs - Higley Rd is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.