Description
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Facility: Sylva Valley Health & Rehab (Skilled Nursing Facility)
Job Type: Full-Time positions open ONLY
Schedule: Days with occasional evenings/weekends for events (discussed during interview)
About the role
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.
What we offer
- 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
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What you’ll do
- 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
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What we’re looking for
- 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 InsuranceÂ
- Long & Short Term Disability
- PTO/Sick
- Vacation Pay
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