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Activities Assistant

@ Hartland Park Health & Rehabilitation
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Lexington, Kentucky, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:organize activities, lead programs, assist transport
Requirements Summary:High school diploma; active KY CNA or KMA license; experience in activities/healthcare preferred; strong communication; compassionate and patient.
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Now Hiring: Activities Assistant for Dementia Care unit

Hartland Park Health & Rehabilitation | Lexington, Kentucky
Full-time Monday-Friday 11:30am-8pm


Position Summary:
The Activities Assistant supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of engaging recreational and therapeutic activities for residents in a skilled nursing facility. This role helps enhance residents’ quality of life by promoting social interaction, physical activity, and emotional well-being.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

  • Competitive hourly pay

  • Paperless, quick onboarding 

  • Warm, family-like culture, supportive leadership

  • Recognition programs & employee appreciation events

  • Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement plan, same day pay, instant access to wages, PTO, holiday pay)

  • Generous employee referral program

  • Annual performance reviews and bi-annual competitive pay reviews

  • Support for personal well-being (EAP programs, mental health resources)

  • Optimal staff-to-patient ratios to prevent burnout

  • Opportunities for advancement (e.g., CNA to LPN/RN pathways)

  • Tuition reimbursement, training programs, and CEU support

  • Strong mentorship and orientation programs

  • 360 communications for staff, residents & families 


Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in organizing and leading daily activity programs, including group and one-on-one activities

  • Encourage resident participation and engagement in scheduled programs

  • Support special events, outings, and holiday celebrations

  • Help transport residents to and from activities as needed

  • Maintain activity supplies and assist with setting up and cleaning up events

  • Document resident participation and attendance

  • Observe and report any changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition to appropriate staff

  • Provide companionship and emotional support to residents

  • Ensure activities are appropriate to residents’ abilities and interests

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required

  • Must have active KY CNA or KMA license.

  • Previous experience in activities, recreation, or healthcare preferred

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic personality

  • Ability to work well with elderly populations and individuals with cognitive impairments

Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

Make Everyday Matter.

Join a team where your care is felt, your work is valued, and your residents become like family. If you’re ready to bring comfort, dignity, and a smile to someone’s day—we’d love to meet you.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for our job opportunities.