Activities Assistant

THE LUTHERAN HOME ASSOCIATION·Belle Plaine, Minnesota

$13 - $17/hrPart Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 27 days ago

Practice for this role

Activities Assistant · $13 - $17/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-19% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Belle Plaine, Minnesota ($15.61/hr)

10 similar openings in the Belle Plaine area · median $15.61/hr

$12.63/hr · lowesthighest · $33.31/hr

this role: $12.63/hrmedian $15.61/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted nursing roles in Belle Plaine, Minnesota rates. This role sits in the 5th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 19% below the Belle Plaine, Minnesota median for nursing roles.

Create and facilitate therapeutic activities such as crafts, games, and discussion groups to provide mental and physical stimulation for residents. Complete daily documentation as directed by the nursing home management.

Job DetailsJob Location

Belle
Plaine,
MN 56011Position
Type:
Part
TimeSalary
Range: $12.63 - $16.65
HourlyJob
Shift:
DaysJob
Category: Health CareJob description Our nursing home community is searching for an Activities Assistant to join our dedicated team. We’re looking for a caring and compassionate person who would love to make a difference in peoples' lives. We’re looking for an individual who truly cares about making our community the best home possible for our residents.
Available
Position: - 1 part-time position in our rehabilitation and long term care neighborhoods and/or our memory care neighborhood. Every other weekend - shifts are 10 am to 4 pm. This is a great opportunity for a high school student or someone looking to spend time and be involved with the well-being of our geriatric population! It is a very rewarding environment!
Primary functions include (but not limited to): Create and provide activities of therapeutic value. Targeting group activities that will provide educational value, mental, physical and sensory stimulation (i.e. crafts, current events, 1 to 1's, game time, baking, outside entertainment, bingo, discussion groups, active games, etc.). Complete daily paper work as directed. Qualifications Three to four years of high school, basic everyday living skills, the ability to understand and follow directions, and the ability to read, write, add and subtract are required.

Additional Information

Our team members benefit from …. PTO for Part-time and full-time employees 401k with company match (if 21+) The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine is a 60-bed skilled nursing facility that comprises of a Transitional Care Unit (TCU), Long-Term Care (LTC) and memory care. EOE/AA/Min/F/Vet/Disability In an effort to comply with requirements regarding government record keeping, reporting, and other legal obligations which may apply, we invite you to complete an applicant data survey. Providing this information is STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. Copy this link https://www.tlha.org/applicant-voluntary- survey/ and after submitting your resume, open a new tab of your internet browser and paste the URL to be directed to the survey. Job Type: Part-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Paid time off Schedule: Rotating weekends Weekends only Work Location: In person Qualifications

Requirements

Requires three to four years of high school education and basic everyday living skills. Candidates must be able to read, write, add, subtract, and follow directions effectively.

high school
Compassion
Communication
Documentation
Baking
Crafts
Geriatric care
Therapeutic activities
Active games
Game facilitation
Bingo
Discussion groups

Benefits

401k
Paid time off
401k matching

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $13 - $17/hr
Location: Belle Plaine, Minnesota
Posted: Aug 17, 2026
Application: Employer website

Activities roles in Minnesota remain steady

In Minnesota, Activities Assistant roles are typically tied to senior living and long-term care settings, where demand stays steady as providers look for staff who can support resident engagement and daily programming. These positions can be competitive because employers often value communication, creativity, and a positive attitude, while prior senior-care experience is preferred but not always required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and tailor your application to highlight arts-and-crafts experience and any work with older adults.