Activity Assistant – Skilled Nursing Facility | Outgoing & Fun Team Player in Sylva, North Carolina at SYLVA OPERATIONS LLC

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)

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.

• 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
  

• 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
  

• 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)

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Long & Short Term Disability
• PTO/Sick
• Vacation Pay
  

Apply online: tinyurl.com/sylvavalley