Activities Assistant in Apple Valley, Minnesota at Cassia

Apple Valley Health Care Center, a Cassia community, is hiring an Activities Assistant to join our team! Join our team where your skills, compassion, and commitment are truly valued. At Apple Valley Village Health Care Center, you'll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that takes pride in making a difference every day for residents and families alike.

In this role, you will conduct fun and exciting activities with our residents. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated with a genuine concern for our residents’ well-being and has a creative personality and positive attitude.

Position Type: Part-Time working a varying schedule

Shifts Available:
Every Other Weekend 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wage Range: $17 - $22.85 /hour depending on experience

Location: 14650 Garrett Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124

Activities Assistant Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead small group activity programs including a variety of games, discussion groups, exercises, and trivia
• Interact and assist residents on a one to one basis outside of structured program times.
• Document activity attendance and degree of involvement.
• Act as a positive representative at all times.
• Display an attitude of courtesy and respect for all residents, families, and staff.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

Activities Assistant Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with seniors preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrate good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to display enthusiasm and a positive attitude in promoting activities.
• Creative aptitude for training in arts, crafts, and games.
• Good communication skills, including ability to give directions to others in a manner that is pleasant and easily understood.

Cassia Benefits:

• Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members

About Us:

Apple Valley Village Health Care Center is a 162-bed long-term care and rehabilitation campus providing a full continuum of care, supporting both short-term rehab patients and long-term residents with compassion and excellence. Our dedicated team values teamwork, respect, and a shared passion for serving others. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and collaborative environment, you'll find it here at Apple Valley Village.

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.applevalleycampus.org/

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

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Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.