Providence·Polson, Montana
The Activity Aide provides emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual activities for residents under the direction of the Senior Activities Aide. They are responsible for creating a friendly atmosphere and maintaining professionalism in stressful situations.
Activities Aide - Assisted Living at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center
Schedule: Per Diem, Variable Shift, 6 hours per week (working weekends and assist otherwise as needed)
The Activity Aide makes decisions and works underneath the direction of and in coordination with the Senior Activities Aide as well as a staff team member to provide activities that meet the needs of the residents and staff emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually. The Activity Aide creates a friendly and cooperative atmosphere for residents, visitors and PSJAL personnel. The Activity Aide must maintain poise in stressful situations and continually exhibit outstanding public relations skills. Requires some weekend and evening time.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire
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At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits [https://providence.jobs/benefits/].
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act [https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.provhealth.org/HR-onboarding/LA_County_Fair_Chance_Ordinance_2024.pdf].
Providence has a long-standing tradition of caring for residents in western Montana since the Sisters of Providence arrived in the state in 1864. As one of Montana’s largest health care providers, Providence works collaboratively across traditional boundaries to develop patient-centered practices that help make lifelong quality care accessible and affordable.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers include Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula and Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, a critical access hospital in Polson. Our not-for-profit network of services also include physicians, more than 40 clinics, care centers, hospice and home health programs, and other diverse community services.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer [https://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/eeo/]. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity [https://providence.jobs/diversity/] makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Candidates must possess a National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Preferred qualifications include experience as a certified nurse assistant or working in a healthcare facility.
Market context
Activities aide openings in Montana often appear in senior care and rehabilitation settings, where employers look for dependable support staff who can help residents stay engaged and safe. Competition can be stronger for candidates with a current American Heart Association BLS certification and prior healthcare or CNA experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the role faster from the original posting. If you are considering applying, confirm your BLS is active and note any facility or CNA experience clearly in your application.