Activities Assistant

Job overview

The Activities Assistant role is onsite in Salem, VA, with stated compensation of $15–$18 per hour. The position supports the Activities Department at Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center and its recreational programming for patients. The assistant helps plan, conduct, and evaluate scheduled activities, leads group activities, and maintains activity and patient records as directed. The role contributes to patient engagement and quality of life by supporting recreational programming and documenting progress and care plans.

What you'll do

• Assist with planning, conducting, and evaluating scheduled activities
• lead group activities
• maintain attendance records
• collect oral histories
• complete patient assessments, progress notes, and care plans as directed by the Activities Director.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

activities assistant

recreational activities

patient engagement

full-time

salem va

salem health & rehabilitation center

group activities

activities department

patient assessments

progress notes

$15-$18/hour

therapeutic recreation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan.

Why this role

Requires an associate degree and qualification through relevant experience, certification, approved training, or enrollment in an approved activities training course; a four-year degree and therapeutic recreation qualification are preferred.

About the employer

Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.