FutureCare·Baltimore, Maryland
Assist the Activities Director in developing and implementing a facility activity program to improve residents' physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Responsibilities include organizing daily events, supervising volunteers, and documenting resident participation.
Assist with many activity programs held daily, to improve the quality of life through promotion of physical, mental, and spiritual well being Assist in making daily announcements for R.O., information, weather, resident’s/staff birthday, etc. Assist with fulfilling the sensory needs of those bedridden as well as LYFE participants Assist in planning the monthly calendar of activities and suggest ideas for future planning Communicate with Activities director regarding daily problems, concerns and issues dealing with resident’s behavior Work with volunteers during activities Orient and supervise volunteers along with Director Document attendance to activities and complete individual participation records Attend care plan when assigned Document inventory of supplies Assist and participate with scheduled outings outside of the facility Communicate with organization representatives within the community who visit the facility Act as representative of the Department in the absence of the Director Attend administrative meetings as designated Collaborate with other staff members in conducting events Abide by the standards identified in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan Report any malfunctioning equipment to proper department Report any observed hazards to proper department
High school graduate or equivalent 1 year experience working in a skill nursing facility environment preferred Strong desire to work with the elderly or disabled Previous experience in arts/crafts and/or music highly desirable Ability to handle emotional and behavioral disturbance Ability to be vivacious and patient in interactions with residents Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings as scheduled Equal Opportunity Employer FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for one year of experience in a skilled nursing facility. Candidates should possess a strong desire to work with the elderly and the ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.
Market context
Activities Assistant roles in Maryland are commonly tied to long-term care and senior living settings, where demand often follows the need for consistent resident engagement and support. This role can be competitive because employers look for candidates who can combine a high school diploma, some long-term care experience, and the physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds and stay on their feet. Review the activity schedule and note any experience leading group or one-on-one resident activities before applying; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you research time.
