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Activities Assistant

First Atlantic Health Care

Saco, MEFull-timeNo compensation foundTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Saco, ME
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

First Atlantic Health Care is hiring an Activities Assistant. The Activities Assistant at Seal Rock Healthcare creates moments of joy for seniors by planning and leading daily activities, providing one‑on‑one engagement, innovating calendars, documenting participation, and ensuring safe transport, all while fostering a vibrant, compassionate community.

Key focus areas include Lead & implement daily schedule of activities including music, arts and crafts, exercise classes, games, and religious services, Provide meaningful bedside visits for residents unable to attend group functions, and Contribute new ideas for monthly calendars catering to diverse cognitive and physical abilities.

Important skills include Creative, Energetic, Compassionate, Lead Activities, One-On-One Engagement, and Creativity. Preferred (not required): Computer Skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CreativeEnergeticCompassionateLead ActivitiesOne-on-One EngagementCreativityDocumentationSafetyPatientUpbeatEmpatheticCommunicationReliabilityComputer Skills

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentAbility to Stand for Long PeriodsLift/Move Activity Equipment Up to 25 LbsValid Maine Driver's LicenseClean Driving RecordCNA CertificationExperience in Nursing Home, Assisted Living, or Memory Care Setting

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Employment Status: Full-Time

Pay Rate: 16.75

PayRate Interval: Hourly

PayRate Max: 19.75

Shift: Days

Seal Rock Healthcare, part of the Atlantic Heights Community, is a fully-licensed Medicaid/Medicare-certified facility offering 105 beds. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, the Atlantic Heights Community follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in long term care, assisted living and senior living.

Wage range $15.45- $18.45

Are you a natural entertainer with a heart for seniors? We are seeking a creative, energetic, and compassionate Activities Assistant to join our life enrichment team. In this role, you won’t just be "planning events"—you’ll be creating moments of joy, maintaining the dignity of our residents, and ensuring that our facility feels like a vibrant community.

As an Activities Assistant you will:

  • Lead & Implement: Execute a daily schedule of activities including music, arts and crafts, exercise classes, games, and religious services.

  • One-on-One Engagement: Provide meaningful bedside visits for residents who may be unable to attend group functions.

  • Innovation: Contribute new ideas for monthly calendars that cater to diverse cognitive and physical abilities (including memory care).

  • Documentation: Maintain accurate records of resident participation and progress as required by state and federal regulations.

  • Safety First: Assist in the safe transport of residents to and from activity areas.

What We’re Looking For

  • The "Vibe": A "people person" who is patient, upbeat, and empathetic toward the elderly and those with dementia.

  • Communication: Ability to speak clearly and engage with residents, families, and staff professionally.

  • Reliability: Long-term care requires consistency; our residents thrive on seeing familiar faces.

  • Experience: Prior experience in a nursing home, assisted living, or memory care setting is a major plus, but we are willing to train the right personality!

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.

  • Ability to stand for long periods and lift/move activity equipment (up to 25 lbs).

  • CNA certification is a plus but not required.

  • Valid Maine Driver's License; with clean driving record

  • Computer skills

As you are working hard planning and leading Resident activities, you will have:

  • Tuition reimbursement and education support: you can grow your career in health care

  • 401(K) with employer contribution

  • Full-time employees (30+ hours per week) have access to benefits; medical, dental, vision & disability

  • Paid Time Off available for all employees

  • Employer paid life insurance

  • Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent care

  • Employee assistance program

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.

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