Activities Assistant – Join Our Caring Team at Carriage Hill Bethesda!

Are you passionate about enhancing the lives of others through meaningful activities? Carriage Hill Bethesda is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Activities Assistant to join our team and help create a vibrant, engaging environment for our residents.

Overview:

Carriage Hill Bethesda, a Vierra Communities property, is a family-owned and operated Nursing and Rehabilitation facility that provides a truly unique health & rehabilitation experience. We have a close-knit staff that will do anything to create the best community and experience for our residents.

Benefits:

• 7 Paid Major Holidays
• Generous PTO
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life
• 401(k) immediate enrollment with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,500 annually)
• Referral Bonus Program

Position Summary:

As an Activities Assistant, you will play a key role in organizing, facilitating, and supporting recreational and therapeutic activities designed to enhance the well-being and quality of life for our residents. You’ll work alongside our Activities Director and team to ensure each resident has the opportunity to participate in activities that stimulate their physical, mental, and emotional health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and implementation of individual and group activities tailored to residents’ needs and interests.
• Lead and facilitate a variety of recreational activities, including games, arts and crafts, social events, and physical exercises.
• Create monthly activity calendars and ensure their visibility to residents.
• Interview residents or family members to understand activity preferences.
• Assist residents in reaching activity locations within the facility.
• Conduct scheduled activities to promote residents' well-being.
• Document resident activity program attendance and progress notes.
• Monitor resident mood, behavior, and involvement in activities.
• Engage residents and families in activity planning.
• Conduct one-on-one activities for residents who benefit from them.
• Coordinate offsite field trips and transportation needs.
• Collaborate with other departments for seamless activity execution.
• Support Resident/Family Council meetings as needed.
• Create a warm, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere that promotes resident participation and interaction.

Qualifications:

• A compassionate, patient, and caring attitude toward seniors.
• Creative and enthusiastic with a passion for working with elderly individuals.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Previous experience in activities coordination, healthcare, or a related field is a plus, but not required.

Why Carriage Hill Bethesda?

• Be part of a supportive and welcoming team committed to improving residents’ lives.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Competitive pay

If you’re ready to make a positive impact and contribute to a caring community, we encourage you to apply and join our team at Carriage Hill Bethesda!

Vierra Communities provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Vierra complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities