Activity Assistant Skilled Nursing Facility | Outgoing & Fun Team Player

Facility: Sylva Valley Health & Rehab (Skilled Nursing Facility)
Job Type: Full-Time (Part-Time considered)
Schedule: Days with occasional evenings/weekends for events (discussed during interview)

About the role

Sylva Valley Health & Rehab is hiring an Activity Assistant who is outgoing, dependable, and loves working with people. You’ll help bring energy to our building by assisting with group activities, 1:1 visits, and special events that improve residents’ quality of life.

This is a great role for someone with a big personality, strong empathy, and a heart for seniors.

What we offer

• Competitive pay (based on experience)
   
• Supportive team environment and training provided
   
• Vacation time + Sick time (per eligibility)
   
• Opportunity to grow into Activity Director or other leadership roles
   

What you’ll do

• Assist with daily activities (games, music, crafts, exercise groups, socials)
   
• Provide 1:1 visits and encourage residents to participate
   
• Help create and post activity calendars, flyers, and event announcements
   
• Support special events, holidays, parties, and community involvement
   
• Assist with transporting residents to/from activities (as allowed)
   
• Help track participation and complete required documentation/logs
   
• Collaborate with nursing/therapy/social services to meet resident needs
   
• Maintain a positive, respectful, resident-centered environment
   

What we’re looking for

• Outgoing, friendly, and patient
   
• Reliable attendance and teamwork
   
• Comfortable speaking to groups and leading simple activities
   
• Creative, organized, and able to multitask
   
• Experience in activities, childcare, hospitality, or healthcare is a plus (not required)
   
• Basic computer skills preferred (printing calendars, simple documentation)
   

Apply

Apply online: tinyurl.com/sylvavalley