Activity Assistant

Job overview

The Activity Assistant role is an onsite, full-time position in Richmond, VA, paying $17–$18 per hour. The posting describes activities work at a skilled nursing facility and identifies Shalom Gardens Senior Living as the resident community. The assistant helps plan and lead recreational activities and special events, adapting them to residents’ needs and encouraging social interaction, creativity, and physical well-being. The role works with the Activities Director and care team to support a positive resident environment.

What you'll do

• Assist with planning, organizing, and leading daily recreational activities and special events
• encourage resident participation and adapt activities to individual needs
• support social interaction, creativity, and physical well-being
• transport residents to and from activities
• and collaborate with the Activities Director and care team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

activity assistant

richmond va

forest hill health & rehabilitation

full-time employment

$17–$18/hour

skilled nursing facility

senior living

resident activities

special events

resident transportation

activities director

care team

growth opportunities

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Prior experience in recreation, activities, or skilled nursing/long-term care is a plus but not required.

About the employer

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