Activities Assistant

**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! #LI-DNI Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.