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Lorien Health Services·Elkridge, Maryland
Activities Aide · $16 - $16/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,831 posted nursing roles in Maryland rates. This role sits in the 21st percentile.
Pay for this role is about 53% below the Maryland median for nursing roles.
The Activities Aide is responsible for implementing a daily calendar of activities, including games, crafts, and themed parties for residents. They must maintain an engaging and positive environment while supporting residents with varying physical and mental abilities.
Overview Make Every Day Fun – We’re Hiring a Part-Time Activities Assistant!
Do you have a passion for creativity and a love for people?
Lorien Elkridge is looking for an Activities Assistant with an enthusiastic, engaging personality to bring energy and excitement to our community.
Make a difference every day- apply now and become part of our amazing team!
Competitive Pay $16.00 per hour Same Day Pay for all employees Part-Time Benefits & Perks Paid Time Off – 40 hours (accrual-based) 7 Major Holidays – Double-time pay if you work the holiday Employee Discounts Employee Engagement Program – Earn points, earn rewards Professional Development Opportunities Referral Program Attendance Bonus
Activity Assistants are enthusiastic, creative, resourceful and always positive. This position requires an individual to follow a calendar of activities created for residents of varying degrees of physical or mental abilities each day which include: games, performers, themed parties, crafts, discussion groups, and a wide variety of other activities.
Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25–50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation. Schedule & Availability Part-Time Hour 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday) available Welcome to Lorien Elkridge, one of the best-rated nursing homes in the region, as recognized by U.S. News & World Report and The Baltimore Sun. We’re proud to be Lorien’s newest five-star community in Howard County, ideally located just off Rt. 100 and easily accessible from Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties. Our vibrant team provides exceptional care across a full continuum of services, including: Skilled Nursing Assisted Living Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Outpatient Therapy At Lorien Elkridge, you’ll find a workplace where energy, compassion, and innovation come together — where both residents and team members thrive in a positive, uplifting environment. Come be part of a community that truly lives the Lorien mission: Care Forward. Award-Winning Care: Proudly recognized as “Best Assisted Living” and “Best Retirement Community” by The Daily Record's Reader Rankings. Lorien Health Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Candidates must be enthusiastic, creative, and capable of lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds. The position requires availability to work a full-time schedule, including every other weekend.
Market context
Activities aide openings in Maryland often reflect steady demand in senior care and assisted living settings, where teams need dependable support for resident engagement and daily programming. These roles can be competitive because employers look for a positive, creative personality, part-time availability, and weekend coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show activity planning experience and flexibility.